Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer at General Motors

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of controls experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant equivalent experience
Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMI's
Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
Mentor Jr. engineers
Proven ability in project management skills
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

Procure/launch new and major programs for controls engineering
Support launch activities at Plant
Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes
Stay abreast of new controls technology, including robotics, computer graphics, and computer controls (CNC, PLC, PC, HMI, networks)
Support deployment of new technology to minimize risks
Perform simultaneous engineering activities with ME and equipment supplier representatives
Support the development of ME error proofing plans
Participate in safety g-Risk activities with cross functional group
Support approval controls drawings and conducts controls run-offs at OEM site
Solve / assist manufacturing operational controls problems as required
Support deployment of best common systems and methods as defined in the Global Controls Bill of Process

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PLCHMIRockwell AutomationSiemensRoboticsCNCNetworksProcess EngineeringProject ManagementManufacturing ControlsError Proofing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or on-site?

This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the St. Catharines GPS Location.

What are the required skills for this role?

Candidates need 5+ years of controls experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent, technical knowledge in process engineering, and experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMIs. Additional requirements include project management skills, initiative, mentoring ability, and up to 25% travel.

What benefits does General Motors offer?

Benefits include paid time off for vacation, holidays, pregnancy, parental and adoption leave; healthcare, dental and vision benefits with health care spending account and wellness incentive; life insurance; company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan; and GM Vehicle Purchase Plan.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a candidate competitive for this role?

A competitive edge comes from experience with GM Global Common Controls Architecture, Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc Robot Programming, CNC (Siemens Sinumerik, 840D & One), Cognex and Matrox Vision Systems, and understanding of Engine Manufacturing Processes like Cranks, Heads, Blocks, and Engine Assembly.

General Motors

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

About General Motors

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM stands out from competitors with its commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as evidenced by a majority female Board of Directors. The company's goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles.

Detroit, MichiganHeadquarters

1908Year Founded

$486.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

Risks

Shutting down Cruise Robotaxi may affect investor confidence in GM's AV strategy.

Chevrolet Equinox EV recall could harm GM's safety reputation.

Leadership transition in design may disrupt continuity and brand identity.

Differentiation

GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.

GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.

GM's pivot to personal autonomous vehicles aligns with consumer trends.

Upsides

Partnership with Nvidia boosts GM's autonomous vehicle technology capabilities.

Collaboration with ChargePoint expands EV charging infrastructure, enhancing consumer appeal.

Bryan Nesbitt's appointment as design head may bring innovation to GM's vehicle design.

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