Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Role:
The Controls Engineer will be responsible for plant floor production support of machine controls vision laser marking and robotics in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is required as well as a high level of independent judgment. Additional responsibilities include specification design obsolescence remediation cost projection/control hardware/software integration installation commissioning and robust documentation.

What Youll Do:
Provide technical direction to and work with maintenance personnel
Design and problem-solving/troubleshooting of electrical controls systems
Design construction integration installation successful launch and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools
Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources
Update and retain controls documentation
Work alongside IUE/CWA electricians and other skilled trades and their leadership
Use of controls system knowledge to troubleshoot and improve new and existing equipment
Handle challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Apply strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems within a manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate with peers cross-functionally and across shifts

Internal Only Job Specifications
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Must be willing to work all shifts
Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3 years of experience as a controls engineer or automation/controls solving for industrial machinery
Previous experience in instructing/training individuals in a manufacturing setting
Strong experience in PLC programming HMI programming and fieldbus networks including DeviceNet ProfiBus and Ethernet/IP
Strong Controls System Background with PLC equipment such as Allen-Bradley (Logix5/500/5000 PLC 2 etc.) Siemens (Step 7 TIA Portal) and GE
Proficient in both ladder logic programming as well as structured text
Proficient in using middleware/SCADA solutions such as Kepware and Cimplicity
Familiarity with Fanuc CNC and/or Siemens 840D CNC systems
Knowledge of servo motors motion control drives
Ability to design and solve electrical controls systems machine automation controls and machine safety systems
Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
General knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
Knowledge of Vision systems to include: Cognex Keyence and/or Matrox
Knowledge of Fanuc robot systems
EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical
Laser Marking
Prior work experience as a Controls Engineer in the automotive industry
Knowledge of GMs Global Controls Architecture

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

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