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Robotics Controls Engineer

  • Location
    • Warren, Michigan
  • Schedule Full time
  • Posted

Description

Our Mission at General Motors

There’s never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors!  In our pursuit to create a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, GM’s global manufacturing engineering team is challenging the limits on what is possible and embracing agility as it reimagines how to build the next generation of vehicles. Our diverse team of manufacturing engineers play a crucial role in transforming our facilities through implementing the adoption of ground-breaking technologies. From raw sheet metal to final assembly, this team is reinventing the tools and processes that will enable GM to deliver on our promise to create an all-electric future.  We are committed to redefining our mobile future!

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about crafting safer, better, and more balanced ways for people to get around. This ambitious vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to redefining how we move today and in the future.

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Our culture is passionate about building inclusive teams.  We know that embracing differences and unique perspectives will enable your full career potential. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open workspaces and virtual connection platforms to encourage efficiency and flexible collaboration. We are proud to support our employees volunteer interests and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Responsibilities:

The Robotics Controls engineering position will include the design, build, and troubleshooting of electrical control or robotic systems for machinery and equipment that manufacture best-in-class and tech-forward vehicles.

  • Apply your technical expertise in order to deliver exceptional vehicles that inspire customer loyalty

  • Implement standards and procedures as you work with automation system suppliers to coordinate machine modification needs with engineering and maintenance

  • Develop, debug, and troubleshoot control logic programs or robot programs along with other related functions at either the supplier or plant site

Additional Description

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent work experience or training

  • 5+ years experience in manufacturing environment

  • 5+ years of PLC work experience (Controls Engineer)

  • Controls experience in manufacturing environment (Controls Engineer)

  • PLC experience with ladder logic, and schematics (Controls Engineer)

  • Robot programming and integration in manufacturing environment (Robot Engineer)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ Fanuc robot setup, programming, and troubleshooting (Robot Engineer)

  • Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley

  • Mechatronics degree or training a benefit

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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