Controls Engineer- 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H-1B TN STEM OPT etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Saginaw MI on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

The Controls Systems Engineer will work on B shift ( 2ndshift) and will be an individual contributor that is creative highly motivated agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast paced high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality manufacturing and maintenance teams. Additionally you will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem solving techniques.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities):

• Configure program test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components.
• Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems control panels and associated equipment
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop innovative solutions.
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays.
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups.
• Continuously improve quality cost responsiveness safety.
• Design construction integration plant installation successful launch and continuous improvement of the electrical and control aspects of equipment and tools required for vehicle manufacturing.
• Ability to learn new skills and coach / mentor others on control related issues using a hands-on approach.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• 3 years demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HMI industrial automation or controls systems experience
• Ability to work any shift and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Strong work ethic (self-starter responsible follow through on assignments)
• Demonstrated initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply theseconcepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming Ethernet and/or DeviceNet networks.
• Knowledge of servo motors motion control and drives.
• Experience with Fanuc robot setup and programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.
• Ability to use computer interpret blueprints engineering drawings and learn new systems.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of Ethernet networks
• Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
• Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
• Areas of expertise include: Manufacturing Assembly Process Welding Fabrication
• Machine vision experience Cognex Keyence Fanuc 3DV and Photo Neo
• Robotic experience Fanuc
• Additional control platform experience: Siemens
• SCADA experience Microsoft SQL / Rockwell FactoryTalk Transaction Manager
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of high voltage power distribution
• Bachelors degree with major in engineering and equivalent experience/training.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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