ARC - Senior Controls Engineer

Description
At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We're turning today's impossible into tomorrow's standard -from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.
Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.
Work Arrangement
Onsite - This role requires you to be onsite on a full-time basis. The primary work location will be Warren, MI.
The Role
Join our Advanced Robotics Center - Product Development organization as a Controls Integration Engineer, where you will be a key contributor to the development and deployment of next-generation robotic systems. Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and seamless integration of complex software
solutions into cutting-edge robotic platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the future of automation in a supportive, high-tech environment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop, and maintain controls and software integration solutions for advanced robotics systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration.
• Develop End-of-Line, Sensor Calibration, and Field Software update strategies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize integration issues during all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Proactively develop and execute integration test plans to validate system functionality and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including automation and process optimization for integration workflows.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support integration processes and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews to uphold quality standards and encourage knowledge sharing across teams.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Demonstrated ability to integrate and commission industrial automation systems by loading and configuring software onto electrical hardware to achieve full system functionality.
• Highly skilled in common automation controls related fields - machine logic, debug, robots, safety circuits, IT integration, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
• Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System), ROS2, or similar robotic middleware frameworks.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and hardware-software co-design.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments.
• Exposure to industrial automation protocols and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile, cross-functional engineering teams

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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