Senior Controls Engineer

General Motors•Lockport, NY

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Role: The Senior Controls Engineer will analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing. Ability to work autonomously and in team environment with occasional guidance from supervision. This is an 1st-shift position however flexibility is needed to work occasional 2nd shift/weekend for support.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of Industrial Control System experience
Proficient in PLC and HMI Programming
Troubleshooting of Servo, and VFD Systems
Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet
Must be willing to work any shift; off shift required

Nice To Haves

Troubleshooting of Robotic
Knowledge of CNC code
Exposure to Siemens, Rockwell, and Fanuc PLC
Knowledge of Industrial Cameras (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox…)
Experience with Safety PLC

Responsibilities

Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing operation.
Ability to be the technical expert on the team and lead and advise the team on the shift
Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
Perform a wide range of engineering tasks on CNC equipment / robots using engineering software and hardware.
Lead technical problem solving / work with cross functional team to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing process.
Implement new technology as required to improve our manufacturing processes.
Make contributions to the resolution of complex manufacturing problems
Support and/or train skilled electricians
Maintain electrical equipment
Oversee project installations by contractors and plant electricians
Develop and plan electrical projects