Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Bay City, MI on a full-time basis.
General Motors is looking to add a Controls Engineer (CE) on an off shift 2nd or 3rd shift! The CE will manage projects while supporting daily manufacturing operations within a team environment. In this role work will be of technical nature with decisions made within the limits of general practices, policies and standards meeting required safety guidelines.
Work will involve complex manufacturing problems including the need to troubleshoot and follow issues to resolution. Previous experience working with Rockwell and FANUC robots is required. The CE will be responsible for equipment related to the manufacturing process. Substantial independent judgment in complex or unusual situations is typical in this role. The CE also may be responsible for training others and assigning work to a small group of employees.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Previous experience working with Rockwell and FANUC robots
o Manage controls-related electrical projects including installation of new or replacement equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and periodic repair and refurbishment
o Participate in functional area plant meetings to represent Manufacturing Engineering and assist in improving the plant’s performance
o Provide technical support, direction, and training to tech support and skilled trades personnel within the department
o Support daily production activities, including investigating conveyor and equipment issues to provide technical input for problem resolution
o Coordinate with departmental tech support engineers and equipment planning, including model changes, throughput improvements, sourcing, etc.
o Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, headquarters, and contractor resources (including paragraph 183 contractual requirements)
o Support GMS and BIQ4 initiatives.
o Utilize statistical methods for continuous improvement of plant controls systems
o Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority and implement objectives for improved ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping
o Maintain good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interface with support functions outside the plant as required
o Develop project planning timetables and report progress as required
o Utilize best practices and common systems to improve competitiveness and reduce waste
o Provide input into the establishment of Manufacturing Engineering plant budget, NPP funding forecasts, and appropriation request estimates
o Ensure long-term, cost-effective maintenance of equipment and facilities
o Manage projects to minimize investment cost while providing conveyors, equipment, and facilities that require a minimum operating cost (with maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
o 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience
o Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the current Allen-Bradley PLC family and Siemens
o High level of analytical ability to solve problems
o Ability to work an off shift
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
o Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
o Cobots
o Robots
o Vision
o Self Guided Vehicles
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.
