Job Description
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.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The Role:
This position is for a Controls Engineer at the Arlington Assembly & Stamping Plant at 2525 East Abram Street, Arlington, TX. Arlington Assembly Plant is a 3 Shifts/6 days Production operation Plant; candidates for this position will be required to rotate between first, second, and third shift on a periodic basis with availability to support weekend work activities based on area specific needs (including support during scheduled Holiday downtime). The Manufacturing Engineering Controls Team provides support across all areas of the plant as needed; This includes Stamping, Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly and Facilities. We also support Controls interfaces with GMIT operations.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities):
Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority
Responsible for controls engineering & electrical support
Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.
Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.
Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes
Error Proofing (SEP, vision)
Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments
Floor to upper level systems integration
Planning Activities
Launch Activities
Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent experience
3+ years of Controls Engineer experience supporting manufacturing operations
Ability to work / rotate through all 3 shifts (1st, 2nd & 3rd)
Ability to work over-time, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed
Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with line workers, maintenance personnel, and all levels of management
Strong work ethic with self-initiative
Strong follow up to handle multiple tasks
Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes required
Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office & Teams
Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs, particularly Rockwell/AB
Devicenet
Ethernet
Robot automation, especially Fanuc
Vision Systems, Cognex and Matrox
Machine control HMI's/ user interface
Conveyance technologies
Industrial networking
Autocad
Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool
SEP, GEPICS
Siemens HMI's
Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)
UD & C /MASS
Variable Frequency Drives, especially AB such as Powerflex
PFS Applications such as Cimplicity, PM & C, PR & T
AB Armor Start
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.)
Please Note:
Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Arlington, TX on a full-time basis.
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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