Controls Engineer - General Motors : Job Details

Locations: Rochester, New York, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR-202511658

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite, requiring the successful candidate to report to Rochester, New York, on a full-time basis.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Seeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills and can perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing facility. This person should be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer, you will address production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will maintain and improve existing production processes using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.

• Configure, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and associated components.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and testing of control systems, control panels, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Develop innovative solutions.
• Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays.
• Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead and support the installation, start-up, maintenance, and operation of automation systems.
• Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups.
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness, and safety.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.

• Ability to read and modify electrical prints.
• Basic understanding of Ethernet networks.
• Experience building new equipment.
• Relevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturing.
• Areas of expertise include manufacturing, assembly process, welding, molding, fabrication.
• Robotic experience – Fanuc.
• Additional control platform experience: Siemens.
• SCADA experience – Microsoft SQL / Rockwell FactoryTalk Transaction Manager.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $93,400.00 - $149,200.00. Actual base compensation within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, retirement plans, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance, employee assistance, vehicle discounts, and more.

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Locations: Rochester, New York, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

We are leading change to make the world better, safer, and more equitable through our actions. Our diverse team is passionate about engineering, technology, and design to realize our vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. We seek adventure-seekers and innovative leaders to help transform mobility.