Controls Engineer

General Motors • Arlington, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team that keeps Arlington Assembly running. You’ll own the PLCs, robots, conveyors, and vision systems that build GM vehicles by solving problems and leading improvements on the factory floor.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on Controls Engineers experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
• Proven ability to program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and diagnose complex equipment issues
• Experience supporting controls-related changes on the floor, for example new equipment installs, model launches, or major upgrades
• Familiarity with VFDs, HMIs, and industrial electrical systems, including safety circuits and field devices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple issues in a fast-paced environment
• Ability and willingness to work rotating / off shifts and support overtime as needed
• Rotating shift schedule (changes every 3 months); expect to work 2nd and 3rd shifts with every other Saturday off.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including concise shift reports and effective collaboration with production, maintenance, and leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive assembly or other high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environments; GM experience a plus
• Experience leading or owning controls-related projects (e.g., new equipment installations, model launches, major upgrades, or line-rate / uptime improvements) from concept through implementation
• Experience with FANUC robotics (e.g., multi-robot cells, vision-guided motion, background logic, recovery routines)
• Deep experience with vision systems (Cognex / Matrox / Keyence), including setting up inspections, tuning performance, and integrating results into PLCs
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers or skilled trades on PLC/robot troubleshooting and problem-solving methods

Responsibilities

• Keep people and equipment safe and productive by quickly troubleshooting PLCs, robots, drives, and related systems when issues occur, always with a strong focus on safety and lockout/tagout.
• Own problems end-to-end from the first breakdown through root cause analysis, countermeasures, and permanent fixes, not just “getting it running.”
• Lead and support controls projects such as equipment upgrades, model changes, line-rate and uptime improvements; project size and complexity scale with your experience.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring throughput and data analytics to identify and resolve equipment bottlenecks.
• Document clearly (End-of-Shift notes, logic comments, drawing updates, preventative maintenance work orders) so other shifts and teams understand what changed and why.
• Partner with production and maintenance at the equipment, building trust that when you’re on a problem, it will get resolved and stay resolved.
• Share knowledge and grow by mentoring and being mentored by other controls engineers and skilled trades as we move from firefighting to true problem solving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level