Senior Controls Engineer- General Assembly

• Lead controls engineering strategy and execution for manufacturing systems within a vehicle assembly facility
• Serve as the technical authority for PLC, robotics, and network architecture standards
• Manage and execute complex electrical and controls projects including new installations, major upgrades, model change activities, throughput improvements, and lifecycle replacements
• Develop and approve cost estimates, investment forecasts, business cases, and appropriation requests for capital projects
• Provide technical mentorship to Controls Engineers, Automation Engineers, and Skilled Trades across multiple shifts
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex equipment and system failures
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing statistical methods and data-driven decision making
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, corporate engineering organizations, and suppliers on new model planning, CQPI, sourcing, and equipment validation
• Establish and manage project support plans between plant operations, corporate engineering, and contractor resources
• Represent Engineering in plant leadership meetings and cross-functional business planning activities
• Influence plant-wide goals through Business Plan Deployment and cross-functional alignment
• Support implementation of GMS and Quality Network initiatives to improve operational excellence
• Oversee development and adherence to engineering standards, documentation, and best practices
• Develop and monitor project schedules, risk mitigation plans, and execution timelines
• Provide input into plant capital planning and Central Manufacturing Engineering budgets
• Ensure long-term reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure
• Drive energy efficiency, operational cost reduction, and maximum throughput strategies
• Partner with Plant Training teams to develop and deploy training for new technologies introduced to the facility
• Champion safety as the highest priority, enforcing safe work practices and driving improvements in ergonomics, health, safety, and housekeeping
• Maintain strong working relationships with hourly employees, union leadership, plant management, suppliers, and external support organizations

• Advanced ability to program, optimize, and troubleshoot Rockwell / Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms
• Advanced troubleshooting and programming experience with FANUC robotics
• Expert-level ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and controls documentation
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting complex automated manufacturing systems
• Advanced knowledge of industrial networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem resolution where problems are unusual, ambiguous, and high-impact
• High level of analytical capability and structured problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written)
• Willingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities
• Willingness to support weekend or extended hours during critical production and project phases

• Significant experience in automotive vehicle assembly manufacturing
• Experience leading automation strategy or large capital projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience
• Experience with manufacturing software integration (MES, SCADA, data acquisition systems)
• Demonstrated mentoring or supervisory experience over engineering or technical teams

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits