Controls Engineer - (Off Shift) - Lockport

General Motors • Lockport, NY

7d • $90,000 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer (Off Shift) is an individual contributor with recognized expertise who is responsible for troubleshooting, problem solving, and continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant. The role works cross-functionally with plant teams to resolve issues, identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities, design and manage strategic system interfaces, create tests that reveal design-improvement opportunities, and apply industry developments and best practices to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work night shift on a full-time basis.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply basic concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs and process requirements in manufacturing.
• Ability to use a computer, interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, and learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of experience with control architectures, including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Fanuc or ABB robotics, and Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, and drives.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of high-voltage power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams throughout the plant to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities, develop inclusive mitigation action plans, and track corrective actions to ensure accountability.
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to promote component reuse and consistency with best practices.
• Create and implement tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and support continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts
• Bonus potential based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
• Relocation benefits for candidates who qualify under company policy

What This Job Offers

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