Generalmotors

Automation Controls Engineer

Flint, Michigan, United States of America · Full-time

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About the role

The Automation Controls Engineer is a plant‑embedded, hands‑on engineering role supporting the General Assembly manufacturing operations during off‑shift hours.
Serve as the primary controls engineering escalation point for Skilled Trades during off‑shift events.
Diagnose and resolve issues on automotive conveyance systems (e.g., skid, skillet, power‑and‑free, EMS/VAC).

This position is often the only controls engineer on shift and requires strong independent technical judgment to troubleshoot, stabilize, and improve production equipment with limited escalation support.
In addition to off‑shift production support, the engineer will participate in planned shutdowns, downtimes, and model change activities, supporting project execution, upgrades, and long‑term reliability improvements.
Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and support for PLC‑, drive‑, and network‑based manufacturing systems during 3rd‑shift production.
Support and troubleshoot general assembly equipment.
Troubleshoot and support Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs, motor starters, and related drive‑controlled equipment impacting throughput or process stability.
Support, troubleshoot, and modify Siemens HMIs programmed via TIA Portal, including alarm handling, visualization, and operator interface issues.
Support and stabilize PID‑controlled processes, including temperature, airflow, pressure, and flow loops, in coordination with operations.
Perform root‑cause analysis on recurring equipment or process failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
Support and execute controls projects during planned shutdowns, downtimes, and model launch activities, including installation support, integration, debug, and validation.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Skilled Trades to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and maintainability.

Maintain and update controls documentation, backups, and standards as required.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
3+ years of experience as an automation controls engineer, robotics engineer, manufacturing engineer, or robot programmer.
Strong technical knowledge and troubleshooting experience with robotics and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to program, troubleshoot, and modify Rockwell / Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix or GuardLogix PLCs in a production environment.
Strong troubleshooting experience with Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and motor starters.
Working knowledge of PID control fundamentals and experience stabilizing temperature, airflow, pressure, or flow processes.
Working knowledge of DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP industrial networks and associated diagnostics.
Must be able to work off shifts when required.
Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.

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