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Associate Controls Technologist

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

Description

Onsite: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.

The Role

As an Associate Controls Technologist with General Motors, you will be embarking on an exciting and dynamic career in Automation and Manufacturing Engineering. This is a developmental role that will utilize formal training along with direct hands-on experience to create highly effective controls engineers.  You will have a chance to work with and learn from a world class controls team, within a framework that promotes career growth.

Upon completion of the controls training program, you will be able to work independently in supporting new product launches and providing controls and automation support to GM production facilities. 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Learn and develop working knowledge of the GM Common Controls Architecture, including PLC, HMI, Drive Controllers, industrial robotics, machine vision, and communication software

  • Learn and develop troubleshooting skills for electrical hardware and software problems in manufacturing operations

  • Learn how to read, interpret, and modify electrical drawings and circuits

  • Learn and support GM Safety Policies and Specifications

Additional Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Enthusiasm to learn a critical skill and new technologies

  • Strong interest in the STEM fields, with aptitude in Math and Sciences

  • Comfortable working with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excited to work in groups and cross-functional teams

  • Must be willing to work weekends and off-shifts

  • Travel to suppliers and plants will be required

  • High School Diploma/GED

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Post High School Education or Technical Training in a STEM area

  • Exposure or Experience working with robotics

  • Exposure or Experience with automation systems

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment