Senior Process Engineer

Description

Hybrid: Position does not require and employee to be on-site full-time- but the general expectation is that the employee be on-site and average of three (3) days each week.

The Role

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for the Program Execution for Machine Controls and Robotics.  Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. 

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• New program implementation/execution (SOR prep, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off and buyoff)

• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high quality parts

• Manage deliveries to program timing milestones

• Provide project report outs to senior management

• Existing program/site support (troubleshooting, etc.)

• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all customers/plants

• Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers.

• Design and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems

• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology

• Travel as required

Additional Description

Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience as a controls/robotics engineer

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

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process

• Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and/or Devicenet networks

• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives

• Experience in Fanuc robots setup and programming

• Ability to design and trouble shoot electrical controls systems

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

• Proven ability in project management skills

• Multiple different manufacturing controls and/or robotics assignments with successful individual achievements

• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work

• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus

• Understanding of GMS and 4 walls within the site or program

• Prior work experience as a controls engineer in the automotive field

• Knowledge of GM’s global controls architecture 

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