Job Description

The Controls Systems Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work you're doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design and implementation, testing, and problem resolution.

• Ability to work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends as needed
• Develop and document requirements required to design an automotive system
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies
• Oversee requirements development with other activities
• Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis
• Strong ability to expertly capture and analyze empirical data.
• Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements
• Stay on top of industry trends, technologies, and standard methodologies
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective action s
• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of the electrical and control aspects of equipment and tools required for the production of body shop assemblies

• Support ME (Manufacturing Engineering) team in Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process
• Existing production support troubleshooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, etc.
• Support the TIP (Throughput Improvement process) Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Support the development of error proofing/error proofing validation plans
• Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety
• Participate in safety g-Risk activities with cross functional group
• Conduct Equipment build/run-off and buyoff processes
• Support installation of projects including new zone installations
• Support the deliverables of product launches
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
• Maintain working contacts with vendors, GM IT, other internal engineering disciplines and management at plant and headquarters

What Gives You a Competitive Edge:

• Demonstrate excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and stakeholders to solve problems and resolve issues
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment and demonstrated the ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
• Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments) Demonstrates this initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn new skills, and coach/ mentor others on Control related issues, using a hands-on approach
• Demonstrates understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
• Ability to use computer, interpret prints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.

Preferred Skills:

3-5 years in the following:

• Experience in Control Architectures:
  • PLC: Allen Bradley / Siemens
  • Fanuc Robotics
  • HMI (TIA Portal, FactoryTalk, PanelBuilder, PanelMate)
  • Vision: Banner / Fanuc iR Vision
  • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Allen Bradley / Siemens
  • Networks: DeviceNet, Ethernet
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives.
• Experience in Fanuc robots setup and programming.
• Management of projects through purchasing processes
• Management of deliveries to program timing milestones.
• Preferred GM Global Common Controls Architecture
• Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

Education:

• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree with major in engineering and equivalent experience/training.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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