Controls Engineer

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Roanoke, IN, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Big Data • Information Technology • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Supports manufacturing maintenance and continuous improvement by troubleshooting controls and equipment, programming manufacturing technology, coordinating automation and process projects, developing cost estimates and schedules, and assisting with equipment design and maintenance. The role collaborates with engineers, skilled trades, suppliers, unions, and management while supporting safety, quality, product launches, and assembly-process improvements.
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Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Ft Wayne facility on a full-time basis.
The Role: Assisting Maintenance in Troubleshooting and Continuous Improvements throughout the facility.
What You'll Do:
  • Provides technical support and direction to other dept and HQ controls engineers, IT and support personnel/skilled trades
  • Investigates and root cause system and equipment problems and provides technical input on problem resolution
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Develop cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, appropriation requests and plans for project activity
  • Coordinates with area manufacturing engineers on process and equipment planning, including model change, throughput, sourcing, etc.
  • Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
  • Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
  • Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping
  • Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the assembly plant
  • Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules
  • Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process
  • Programming of manufacturing technology
  • Analyzes product, process and technology to determine the best methods of manufacture
  • Assists in the design and building of tools and equipment or recommends improvements to existing processes
  • Assists maintenance personnel in operation and maintenance of specialized equipment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Technical Certificate or Associate Degree
  • 2 years Controls experience, preferably in a Manufacturing facility
  • Intimate knowledge of automotive tooling and manufacturing assembly processes
  • Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge as it relates to automotive assembly plant
  • Advanced project management skills
  • Knowledge of Automation/Industrial Networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Must be willing to work any shift and extended hours from time to time
  • Must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime when needed

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree with major in engineering
  • Preferred experience with Rockwell PLC's, Siemens HMI's and Fanuc Robots.
  • 7+ years of experience in controls engineering
  • 2+ years Vehicle Assembly Experience
  • 2+ years Automation Experience (Fanuc Robots, Automated Guide Carts)
  • Previous Vision experience (Fanuc 2D/3D, Photo Neo, Matrox, Keyence)
  • MASS, Cybersecurity, E-plan, experience
  • Working level knowledge of the following systems / processes:
    • GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process)
    • G-Comply, GDHS,
    • Experience with Product Launches
    • Change Management
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrated interpersonal skills leading cross functional teams
    • Effective at dealing with change and ambiguity

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
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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Skills Required

  • Technical certificate or associate degree
  • At least 2 years of controls experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility
  • Intimate knowledge of automotive tooling and manufacturing assembly processes
  • Broad industrial controls and automation knowledge related to automotive assembly plants
  • Advanced project management skills
  • Knowledge of automation and industrial networks, including DeviceNet and Ethernet
  • Willingness to work any shift and extended hours when needed
  • Willingness to work daily and weekend overtime when needed
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering
  • 7 or more years of controls engineering experience
  • At least 2 years of vehicle assembly experience
  • At least 2 years of automation experience, including Fanuc robots and automated guide carts
  • Experience with Rockwell PLCs, Siemens HMIs, and Fanuc robots
  • Vision experience with Fanuc 2D/3D, Photo Neo, Matrox, or Keyence
  • Experience with MASS, cybersecurity, and E-Plan
  • Working knowledge of GVDP, G-Comply, and GDHS systems or processes
  • Experience with product launches and change management
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills leading cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work effectively with change and ambiguity

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