Controls Engineer

General Motors

3.5

(61)

Defiance, OH

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    Position summary

    support Troubleshooting, diagnosis of equipment malfunctions, etc.

    • Manage projects through purchasing processes.

    • Conduct equipment risk assessments with a diverse group of stakeholders.

    • Conduct Equipment build/run-off and buyoff processes.

    • Manage deliveries to program timing milestones.

    • Provide project report outs to senior management.

    • Support the TIP (Throughput Improvement process) Continuous Improvement initiatives.

    • Ability to learn new skills, and coach / Mentor others on Control related issues, using a hands-on approach.

    • Supports business team in Business Plan Deployment (BPD) process.

    • Knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance processes/procedures as well as quality control and environmental procedures is required.

    • Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.

    Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

    • 3+ years of experience in electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment

    • Bachelor's Degree in engineering and or equivalent experience/training.

    • Experience with PLC: Siemens /Allen Bradley

    • Experience with Robot/CNC: Fanuc Robotics / Siemens CNC

    • Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment.

    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and significantly complex projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results.

    • Strong work ethic (self-starter, responsible, follow through on assignments)

    • Demonstrated initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.

    • Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment.

    • Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and/or DeviceNet networks.

    • Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives.

    • Experience in Fanuc robots' setup and programming.

    • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.

    • Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems.

    • This is a 2nd shift role; must be willing to work off shifts and overtime as required

    What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

    • Vision: Cognex / Keyence / Fanuc iR Vision

    • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD): Allen Bradley / Siemens

    • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

    • Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

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    This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

    The selected candidate will be required to travel < 25% for this role.

    This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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    Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.