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Sr. Controls Engineer

GM


Job Location:

Rochester, NH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 106600 - 163400
Posted: 29 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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 Rochester New York on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role

Seeking a 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

  • 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
  • Effectively lead and support the installation start-up maintenance and operation of automation systems
  • Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups
  • Continuously improve quality cost responsiveness & safety

Your Skills & Abilities (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field or equivalent working experience
  • 5 years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Required Qualifications):

  • Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing
  • Areas of expertise: Manufacturing Assembly Process Laser Welding Braze Welding Plastic Welding Molding Machining Induction Heating
  • Experienced in electrical safety and standards
  • Experience building new equipment
  • Well versed in functional machine safety
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experience
  • Machine vision experience Cognex Keyence
  • Robotic experience Fanuc
  • Additional control platform experience: Siemens B&R Omron
  • Additional programming experience: Python SQL
  • SCADA/MES experience
  • Advanced understanding of Ethernet networks

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $106600 - $163400 Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential:

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance job level and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include

medical dental vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement

savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paid vacation & holidays

tuition assistance programs employee assistance program GM vehicle discounts and

more.

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. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Senior IC


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