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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.
The Role
General Motors LLC is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Emission, EV, and Energy Controls Engineer to join our innovative team. This role is crucial for the design, development, and integration of cutting-edge control systems for our electric and ice vehicles and energy management platforms, ensuring compliance with emission standards and optimizing performance.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, development, and integration of emission, EV, and energy control strategies and software across various vehicle programs.
- Collaborate effectively with operations, software, maintenance and quality teams to define requirements, resolve issues, and ensure seamless system integration.
- Maintain a Customer-Focused approach throughout the development lifecycle, translating customer needs and regulatory requirements into robust engineering solutions.
- Utilize Group Problem Solving techniques to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges related to control system performance, emissions compliance, and energy efficiency.
- Drive Results-Oriented development cycles, adhering to project timelines and delivering high-quality, validated control systems.
- Conduct thorough testing, calibration, and validation of control systems working with the suppliers of equipment.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for control system specifications, design, and testing procedures.
- Create Non-Manufacturing Process Equipment Bill of Materials (BOM) for frequently used equipment
- Maintain PLC Backup
- Provide Controls SME help to Project Managers
- Perform Prints Updates to As Build Print Sets for In House Built and In House Installed process equipment.
- Perform G-Comply Safety Assessments for In House Installed Projects (Red Tag Process)
- Respond to daily equipment issues related to process tooling in the laboratory
- Operates independently as a Controls SME, while receiving direction from the Group Leader on project prioritization and timing.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with controls programming and logic.
- Proven experience in the design, development, and calibration of control systems for automotive applications, specifically in emissions, electric vehicles, or energy management.
- 3+ years of experience in industrial controls.
- Hands-on PLC Code Generation (Alan Bradley PLC's / Siemens HMI) and PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with Auto Cad, Logix 5000.
- Demonstrated ability as a cross-functional team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Development of Controls for Equipment Integration into Emissions and EV Range Test Cells.
- Perform Print Updates to As Build Print Sets for In House Built and In House Installed process equipment.
- Respond to daily equipment issues related to emissions and energy equipment controls.
- Exceptional Group Problem Solving abilities and a Results-Oriented approach to engineering challenges.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls.
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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.
This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related with controls programming and logic
- Proven experience designing, developing, and calibrating control systems for automotive emissions, EV, or energy management
- 3+ years of experience in industrial controls
- Hands-on PLC code generation for Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens HMI and PLC/HMI troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Logix 5000
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Development of controls for equipment integration into emissions and EV range test cells
- Ability to perform as-built print updates and maintain PLC backups for in-house equipment
- Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review
- Demonstrated cross-functional communication, group problem solving, and results-oriented engineering approach
- Master's degree in a related engineering field
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls
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