Controls System Engineer - Lockport

General Motors • Lockport, NY

8d • $114,900 - $177,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is an individual contributor with recognized expertise who troubleshoots, solves problems, and drives continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant. The role works cross-functionally to resolve issues, identify system vulnerabilities, develop and track mitigation plans, design strategic system interfaces that promote component reuse and best practices, and create tests that identify opportunities for design improvements. The engineer stays informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite role, and the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The role may require overtime as needed. Relocation benefits are available to candidates who qualify under company policy. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or 4+ equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Controls Engineer experience.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience with control architectures, including Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc or ABB robotics, and Cognex or Keyence vision systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of high-voltage power distribution.
• Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, and drives.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs and process requirements in manufacturing.
• Ability to use computers, interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, and learn new systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple significantly complex projects and assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with diverse teams throughout the plant to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Identify and document system vulnerabilities, develop inclusive mitigation 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Account and 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.
• Incentive pay program with payouts 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