Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer designs develops integrates commissions launches and continuously improves automated manufacturing systems supporting GMs global vehicle and propulsion manufacturing operations.

This role provides technical leadership across new product programs plant launches equipment upgrades and production support activities. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing engineering plant operations suppliers product engineering IT robotics safety cybersecurity and Global Automation teams to deliver safe reliable standardized and high-performing controls solutions.

• Lead controls engineering execution for new and existing manufacturing programs from concept through production launch.

• Develop review and approve controls hardware and software designs including PLCs HMIs drives safety systems I/O industrial networks and plant-floor interfaces.

• Program troubleshoot integrate and validate automated equipment and production systems.

• Apply GM Global Common Controls standards for hardware software build safety networks and cybersecurity.

• Perform or oversee emulation offline testing supplier buyoffs equipment runoffs installation commissioning and production validation.

• Provide technical direction to controls engineers suppliers integrators and plant personnel.

• Manage project scope timing risks issues deliverables and escalations through resolution.

• Partner with equipment suppliers to establish requirements review designs resolve technical issues and ensure compliance with GM standards.

• Support plant launches production ramp-up equipment modifications downtime recovery and complex controls troubleshooting.

• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions that improve safety quality delivery cost uptime and throughput.

• Participate in investment studies preliminary designs equipment selection cost estimating and technical sourcing activities.

• Develop and maintain standardized controls templates engineering tools design aids and technical documentation.

• Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into standards processes and future program designs.

• Collaborate with global teams on technology development proof-of-concept activities and deployment of advanced automation solutions.

• Promote a culture of safety inclusion accountability continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical field.

• Five or more years of experience in manufacturing controls automation electrical engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Experience designing programming integrating and commissioning automated manufacturing equipment.

• Strong experience with PLCs HMIs drives safety controls industrial networks and electrical control systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics panel layouts mechanical drawings and equipment specifications.

• Demonstrated experience executing projects and managing equipment suppliers.

• Strong analytical problem-solving communication organizational and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in technical center supplier and plant environments.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally including occasional extended assignments and off-shift or weekend support during launches.

• Masters degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing including vehicle assembly body paint stamping general assembly propulsion battery or conveyor systems.

• Knowledge of GM Global Common Controls standards for hardware software build safety networks or cybersecurity.

• Experience with emulation and virtual validation tools such as Emulate3D.

• Experience integrating controls with plant-floor systems MES production monitoring error proofing Andon vehicle tracking or enterprise IT systems.

• Experience with Siemens controls HMI platforms EPLAN machine vision robotics or industrial cybersecurity.

• Experience developing automation standards reusable templates engineering tools or technical training.

• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python C# VBA JavaScript or XML.

• Experience with lean manufacturing Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager. The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.

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