Controls Engineer

General Motors • Burton, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The CCA Maintenance Team is new and evolving, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of plant automation. As automation expands across the site, this role provides hands-on experience with new technologies while supporting legacy systems. It also offers strong professional growth opportunities as future roles and responsibilities continue to develop. As a Controls Engineer, you will lead controls-focused projects, provide critical programmable logic controller (PLC) troubleshooting, and drive plantwide improvements. You will work closely with skilled trades and cross-functional teams to reduce downtime, improve system performance, and ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment such as conveyors and automated storage systems. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4+ years of equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or manufacturing
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to provide off-shift and weekend support
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
• Minimal travel required
• Basic computer, documentation, and technical writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems such as Ignition
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols
• Experience with machine safety systems and standards
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced environment
• Initiative to identify and implement improvements
• Strong accountability and follow-through
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to train and support others in technical topics
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on results

Responsibilities

• Lead controls-related projects including equipment installation, upgrades, and improvements
• Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers to support plant operations
• Support downtime events by identifying root causes and restoring systems quickly
• Partner with skilled trades to resolve equipment and automation issues
• Improve performance of conveyors, automated storage systems, and legacy equipment
• Develop project plans, cost estimates, and timelines
• Track and report project progress and results
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce waste
• Support preventative maintenance and system optimization efforts
• Build and improve production monitoring and alert systems for legacy equipment
• Participate in plant meetings and provide technical input to improve performance
• Train and guide technical team members on controls systems and troubleshooting
• Maintain documentation for systems, changes, and projects
• Follow and promote safe work practices at all times
• Provide off-shift and weekend support as needed

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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