Controls Engineer

Job Description

Vacancy Status

Yes - This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications. (Backfill)

AI Disclosure

As part of the application process Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

On-site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the Oshawa Assembly location.

The Role

We are currently looking for you to take on the role of Controls Engineer based out of our Oshawa Assembly plant. The Controls Systems Engineer is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for tasks and work youre doing throughout the entire vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition systems design and implementation testing and problem this role you will have the opportunity to positively influence our Organizational Culture by modelling a commitment to GMs Cultural Behaviors in driving toward and achieving desired business results:

• Be Inclusive

• Winning with Integrity

• Commit to Customers

• Lead as One Team

• Speak Fearlessly

• Innovate and Embrace Change

• Move with Urgency

• Own the Outcome

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Develop a proactive safety culture by engaging team members and peers in our safety processes

• Understand and effective use of Global Manufacturing System

• Provide daily support of production operations with focus onpersonnel and equipment safetyprocess qualityand uptime with a focus onautomation and controls

• Provide technical/engineering support to assist production and maintenancewith troubleshooting equipment/processfailures andwith identifying effective follow-up counter-measures

• Identify and execute projects tosupportachievement ofdepartmentalbusinessobjectivesand continuous improvement of safety quality cost and reliability

• Review equipment operation and reliability (develop tracking methods where applicable)

• Identify and executespecialprojects for process and quality improvementsequipment refurbishment line rate increases and future programs

• Ensure newand existingequipment meets operational requirements and appropriate standards

• Ensure proper documentation (drawings manuals PM schedules etc.) is available and properly maintained for all equipment in assigned area ensure spare parts availability and develop maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise

• Updatemanagementon currentstatusandemerging trendsof areas of expertise as relating to equipment standards legislative requirements GM Requirements etc.

• Identify technical training and knowledgetransfer opportunities with other Controls Engineers Interns and Maintenance Associates

• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to enable component reuse and consistency to standard methodologies

• Provide support to other specialists for root cause analysis

• Design Tests to efficiently find opportunities for design improvements

• Identify and document system vulnerabilities and craft mitigation action plans; track corrective actions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Successsfully obtained a Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering College Diploma or equivalent in a related technical fieldpreferablywith a minimum of 3yearsofexperience in automationcontrols

• Experience introubleshootingrobotics / controls systemspreferablyFanuc RoboticsPaint Robots Welding Robots Material Handling Robots Control LogixPLCs andplantapplication controls and automation

• Strongtechnical aptitude working with industrial electrical system regulations design and maintenanceparticularly automation and controlssystems.

• Intermediate or advanced Control Logix PLC programmingability

• Familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs

• General knowledge of AutomotiveAssemblyapplication and operations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswith the ability to resolve complex issues

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications AutoCAD MaximoRockwell and other technical software

• Ability to work on rotational shifts including midnights as required

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• All Required Safety Training under GWSS

• All required Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Training

• Experience working in a unionizedmanufacturingoperation

• Knowledge of GM Global Controls Standards GCCH-1 GCCS-2 GRS Certified

• A3 Vision Certified Professional

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81300.00 to $122000.00. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Benefits Overview

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

• Paid time off including vacation days holidays and supplemental benefits for pregnancy parental and adoption leave;

• Healthcare dental and vision benefits;

• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;

• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you your family and friends.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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.

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 believe we all must make a choice every day individually and collectively to drive meaningful change through our words our deeds and our culture. Every day we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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