Controls Engineer

General Motors
Lansing, MI

Description

Sponsorship:

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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Onsite - Position requires an employee to be onsite at Lansing Delta Assembly on a full-time basis.

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The Role:

Our team is looking for a Controls Engineer to have the opportunity to work in a team environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes utilizing the latest automation control technology such as Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Ethernet communication networks, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), HMIs, Fanuc Robotics and Various Vision systems. You will help troubleshoot equipment issues and manage small to medium sized projects on a wide variety of equipment that progresses the organization to the next level of manufacturing effectiveness.

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority

Responsible for controls engineering & electrical support

Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.

Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.

Controls modifications and continuous improvement of production processes

Error Proofing (SEP, EPP, vision, bar code)

Technical troubleshooting and direction for production departments

Floor to upper-level systems integration

Planning Activities

Launch Activities

Maintenance Supervision (directing of hourly trades to perform work as necessary)

Your Skills & Abilities ( Required Qualifications):

3+ years of Controls experience supporting manufacturing operations (not an entry level position)

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience

Understanding of manufacturing and tooling processes

Ability to program & troubleshoot PLCs, particularly Rockwell/AB

Variable Frequency Drives, especially AB such as Powerflex

Read and interpret wiring diagrams.

Knowledge of automation/industrial networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet, etc.)

Machine control HMI's/ user interface (Siemens, Allen Bradley/Rockwell)

Experience in Vision systems, theory and strategy

Experience in error-proofing concepts and execution

Basic computer skills such as Microsoft Office & Teams

Flexibility to change quickly from one assignment to another as priorities change

Analytical ability and creativity to solve unusual and difficult problems

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with line workers, maintenance personnel, and all levels of management

Ability to work all shifts

Strong work ethic with self-initiative and ability to multi task

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

Robot automation, especially Fanuc

Vision Systems – Cognex and Matrox

Conveyance technologies

AutoCAD, E-Plan

Dispense Tool/Paint Tool Programming/Weld Spot Tool

Plant Floor Systems – EPP, SEP, GEPICS, GPMC, GSIP, EPS, PPS, PR & T, Andon, GE Cimplicity)

Wireless Applications (RF Tags, EPS)

Octoplant

Allen-Bradley Armor Start

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Posted 2025-09-25

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