Senior Controls Engineer

Description
The Role:
The Senior Controls Engineer will analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing. Ability to work autonomously and in team environment with occasional guidance from supervision. This is an 1st-shift position however flexibility is needed to work occasional 2nd shift/weekend for support.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operation.
• Ability to be the technical expert on the team and lead and advise the team on the shift
• Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on CNC equipment / robots using engineering software and hardware.
• Lead technical problem solving / work with cross functional team to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing process.
• Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
• Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems
• Support and/or train skilled electricians
• Maintain electrical equipment
• Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians
• Develop and plan electrical projects

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience
• 5+ years of Industrial Control System experience
• Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming
• Troubleshooting of Servo, and VFD Systems
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet
• Must be willing to work any shift; off shift required

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Troubleshooting of Robotic
• Knowledge of CNC code
• Exposure to Siemens, Rockwell, and Fanuc PLC
• Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox...)
• Experience with Safety PLC

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 is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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