Controls Engineer Job at General Motors (Defiance)

Controls Engineer

General Motors

Location:
United States , Defiance

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the program execution of current and future foundry equipment which includes, Siemens PLC and HMI, Device Net / Ethernet Remote I/O set-up and troubleshooting, Allen Bradley RS-Logix / Safety PLC’s, FANUC Robotics Automation, iR Vision. Work is performed in a manufacturing engineering capacity in a plant where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.

Job Responsibility:

Safety is our #1 priority – It’s personal, Own it, Live it, Everywhere, Every Day.
Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of the electrical and control aspects of equipment and tools required for the production of high-quality castings.
Existing program/site support Troubleshooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, etc.
Manage projects through purchasing processes.
Conduct equipment risk assessments with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Conduct Equipment build/run-off and buyoff processes.
Manage deliveries to program timing milestones.
Provide project report outs to senior management.
Support the TIP (Throughput Improvement process) Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Ability to learn new skills, and coach / Mentor others on Control related issues, using a hands-on approach.
Supports business team in Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process.
Knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance processes/procedures as well as quality control and environmental procedures is required.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and or equivalent experience/training.
Experience with PLC: Siemens /Allen Bradley
Experience with Robot/CNC: Fanuc Robotics / Siemens CNC
Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)
Demonstrated initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
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.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.
Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.
Must be willing to work off shifts and overtime as required

Nice to have:

Vision: Cognex / Keyence / Fanuc iR Vision
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Allen Bradley / Siemens
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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