Controls Engineer

General Motors • Flint, MI

121d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing. They must have the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment, with occasional guidance from supervision. This is an off-shift position; the selected candidate must be willing to work any shift as required. This posting is specifically for a second shift position, and overtime will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering.
• 2+ years of Industrial Control System experience.
• Proficient in Rockwell PLC and HMI Programming.
• Fanuc robot experience.
• Ability to logically troubleshoot Servo and VFD Systems (Powerflex).
• Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as EtherNetIP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
• Must be willing to work any shift; and overtime will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CNC and machining equipment.
• Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox…).
• Experience with Safety PLCs.
• HMI - Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell FactoryTalk View.
• PLC - Rockwell ControlLogix.
• Servo drive systems - Rockwell Powerflex and Kinetix, Bosch Rexroth, and Unico.
• Autocad and ePlan experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operations.
• Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs.
• Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on stamping press equipment and robots using engineering software and hardware.
• Lead technical problem solving, and work with cross functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes.
• Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems.
• Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
• Support and/or train plant electricians.
• Develop and plan electrical projects.
• Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians.

Benefits

• This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree