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Controls Engineer

  • Emplacement
    • Wyoming, Michigan
  • Horaire Full time
  • Posté

Description

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for plant floor production support of machine controls, vision, laser marking and robotics, in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is required, as well as a high level of independent judgment. Additional responsibilities include specification, design, obsolescence remediation, cost projection/control, hardware/software integration, installation, commissioning, and robust documentation 

Responsibilities 

  • Provide technical direction to and work with maintenance personnel 
  • Design and problem-solving/troubleshooting of electrical controls systems 
  • Design, construction, integration, installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools 
  • Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources 
  • Update and retain controls documentation 
  • Work alongside UAW electricians and other skilled trades and their leadership 
  • Use of controls system knowledge to troubleshoot and improve new and existing equipment  
  • Handle challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results 
  • Apply strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems within a manufacturing environment 

Additional Description

Basic Required: 

  • Must be willing to work all shifts 
  • Confirmed ability to communicate cross-functionally and across shifts 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience 
  • 4+ years of experience as a controls engineer, or automation/controls solving for industrial machinery 
  • Strong experience in PLC programming, HMI programming, and fieldbus networks including DeviceNet, ProfiBus, and Ethernet/IP 
  • Strong Controls System Background with PLC equipment such as Allen-Bradley (Logix5/500/5000, PLC 2, etc.), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal) and GE 
  • Familiarity with Fanuc CNC and/or Siemens 840D CNC systems 
  • Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, drives
  • Ability to design and solve electrical controls systems and machine automation controls 
  • Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • General knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems 
  • Ability to use common controls and automation applications  
  • Ability to specify alternatives for obsolete components/systems 
  • Confirmed ability in project management skills and ability to instruct/lead others 

Preferred Experience: 

  • Knowledge of Vision systems to include: Cognex, Keyence and/or Matrox 
  • Knowledge of Fanuc robot systems 
  • EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical 
  • Laser Marking 
  • Prior work experience as a Controls Engineer in the automotive industry 
  • Knowledge of GM’s Global Controls Architecture 

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