Controls Engineer

Job Description

• Support General Assembly automation equipment on the plant floor, including robotic cells, chassis equipment, glass cells, trim equipment, and other process equipment.

• Serve as the controls point person for PLC-related issues, using Allen-Bradley and Studio 5000 to troubleshoot equipment faults and production downtime.

• Go online with existing PLC programs to diagnose: o Faults and alarms o I/O issues o Sequence problems o Interlocks o Communication/network issues o Safety conditions o PLC-to-robot handshakes

• Troubleshoot FANUC robots and automated equipment when equipment is not cycling or communicating correctly.

• Work within GM Global Common Architecture (GCA/GCCH) and follow GM controls standards.

• Use GM plant-floor systems such as GSTIP, MERZ, EPP, throughput/data systems, and other manufacturing systems.

• Perform SCS and equipment safety validations to make sure equipment meets GM requirements before being released for production.

• Review supplier controls documentation, identify issues or gaps, and work directly with equipment suppliers to get problems corrected.

• Support equipment during production and planned downtime, especially when the team needs access to machines for troubleshooting or validation.

• Make small modifications to existing PLC/HMI logic when necessary, but this is not a programming-from-scratch role.

• Potentially troubleshoot Siemens HMIs, Matrix/Liberty Vision systems, and FANUC robots depending on the equipment.

• Partner with maintenance, manufacturing engineers, production teams, skilled trades, suppliers, and other controls engineers to determine the root cause of equipment problems.

• Document changes, troubleshooting findings, validations, and equipment status.

Compensation: $40/hr to $50/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Skills and Requirements

• 4–6 years of Controls Engineering experience

• General Assembly manufacturing experience o Automotive strongly preferred

• GM controls experience: understands GM Global Common Architecture o GCCS* or GCCH

• Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 PLC experience

• Strong automation troubleshooting

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment such as: o Robots o Chassis equipment o Glass cells o Trim equipment o Process equipment

• Comfortable working with supplier documentation and controls packages

• Matrix or Liberty Vision

• Siemens HMI experience

• FANUC robotics

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].