Controls Engineer

Description

Global Laboratory Systems Engineering (GLSE) designs and delivers manufacturing and test solutions for GM labs and garages, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and data consistency. We collaborate closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Laboratory Operations, and key suppliers to provide high-value systems and equipment.

We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team. This role involves implementing and validating controls for new and existing equipment, including electric propulsion systems, battery cell manufacturing, and test systems. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to develop systems, coordinate installations, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance and data quality.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Lead and support projects that define, source, engineer, integrate, install, and commission new capital equipment into General Motors laboratories

Provide controls related technical direction and oversight to outside vendors/suppliers

Generate technical solutions for current and future projects & equipment from a controls engineering perspective

Understand and work to timelines and milestones for projects/assignments to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Follow all corporate safety standards and site safety policies

Minimal travel, domestic/international, up to 10%

Y our Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

3+ years of experience in equipment controls design, integration, and/or execution

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects independently

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

MS Engineering preferred

Experience with GM-specific processes, including G-risk, G-comply, Design for Health & Safety, Safety Control Systems

Outstanding interpersonal relationship and communication skills to effectively collaborate with varying levels of the organization as needed

HMI- Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Beckhoff experience

PLC- Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Beckhoff experience

Proficiency in industrial networking protocols – Profibus, Profinet, TCP/IP and EthernetIP

Knowledge of equipment specification and qualification

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GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.

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