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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. 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. Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis. The Role: Responsible for controls engineering support of a vehicle assembly facility and manufacturing processes where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. May oversee or exercise technical direction over other engineers, engineering support personnel, contractors, or skilled trades personnel to achieve project or manufacturing objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for controls engineering support of a vehicle assembly facility and manufacturing processes
Manages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement
Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing Engineering
Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades
Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution
Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity
Coordinates with area Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model process and equipment planning
Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources
Maintains proficiency in their field
Coordinate with Plant Business Teams to support/attain plant-wide goals (Business Plan Deployment)
Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives
Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems
Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping
Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the Plant
Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules
Utilizes best practices and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative
Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the manufacturing processes
Input into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering
Ensures long term, cost effective maintenance of equipment and facility
Manages projects to minimize investment cost while providing facilities that require a minimum operating cost (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)
Work with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies introduced to the Plant
Requirements:
Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the Rockwell/Allen Bradley ControlLogix family
Ability to troubleshoot FANUC robotics
Ability to read and modify electrical prints
Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment
Ability to troubleshoot equipment level networks (Device-Net, Control Net, Ethernet Network)
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
Must be willing to work any shift
Must be willing to work daily or weekend overtime to support vehicle production schedules and project activity
Nice to have:
Experience working in automotive assembly
Experience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience