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Controls Engineer

Canada, Oshawa Employment contract 81300.00 - 122000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Controls Engineer based out of our Oshawa Assembly plant. The Controls Systems Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work you're doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes
  • Understand and effective use of Global Manufacturing System
  • Provide daily support of production operations with focus on personnel and equipment safety, process quality and uptime with a focus on automation and controls
  • Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenance with troubleshooting equipment/process failures and with identifying effective follow-up counter-measures
  • Identify and execute projects to support achievement of departmental business objectives and continuous improvement of safety, quality, cost and reliability
  • Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)
  • Identify and execute special projects for process and quality improvements, equipment refurbishment, line rate increases and future programs
  • Ensure new and existing equipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards
  • Ensure proper documentation (drawings, manuals, PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area, ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise
  • Update management on current status and emerging trends of areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards, legislative requirements, GM Requirements, etc.
  • Identify technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers, Interns, and Maintenance Associates
  • Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
  • Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis
  • Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements
  • Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans
  • track corrective actions

Requirements

  • Successfully obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, College Diploma or equivalent in a related technical field, preferably with a minimum of 3 years of experience in automation controls
  • Experience in troubleshooting robotics / controls systems, preferably Fanuc Robotics, Paint Robots, Welding Robots, Material Handling Robots, Control Logix PLCs and plant application controls and automation
  • Strong technical aptitude working with industrial electrical system regulations, design and maintenance, particularly automation and controls systems
  • Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programming ability
  • Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
  • General knowledge of Automotive Assembly application and operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell and other technical software
  • Ability to work on rotational shifts, including midnights – as required

Nice to have

  • All Required Safety Training under GWSS
  • All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training
  • Experience working in a unionized manufacturing operation
  • Knowledge of GM Global Controls Standards GCCH-1, GCCS-2, GRS Certified
  • A3 Vision Certified Professional

What we offer

  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life insurance plans to cover you and your family
  • Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement
  • GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family and friends
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