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Controls Engineer
General Motors. Design, develop, commission, and support automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing, programming, and troubleshooting Siemens PLC and HMI systems within manufacturing environments, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes and equipment performance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Siemens PLC ProgrammingIndustrial Automation Systems SupportRoot Cause AnalysisCNC Machining Equipment SupportProduction Monitoring Systems
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Hard Skills
PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisTroubleshootingIndustrial AutomationData CollectionProcess ImprovementEquipment CommissioningSystem IntegrationMachine Control Systems
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Siemens TIA PortalSiemens Step 7MES SystemsPlant Floor Control SystemsIndustrial Networks
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OperationsAutomation SystemsProduction EnvironmentHigh-Volume ManufacturingAutomotive Manufacturing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, commission, and support automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLC, HMI, and related automation systems
- Support machining manufacturing processes and associated automation equipment
- Perform root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions for production issues
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams
- Support equipment launches and process improvements at manufacturing sites
- Coordinate controls-related activities with suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators
- Maintain controls documentation, standards, and backups
- Support production monitoring, data collection, material call, and plant floor control systems
- Lead controls activities during project planning, implementation, startup, and launch
- Travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial PLC-based control systems
- Experience with industrial automation platforms, preferably Siemens technologies such as TIA Portal and/or Step 7
- Experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or production environment
- Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, drives, robotics, and machine control systems
- Demonstrated success diagnosing and resolving issues with automated manufacturing equipment and processes
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced production environments
- Ability to travel extensively to support manufacturing operations, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and new product launches
- Preferred: Experience supporting CNC machining equipment and machining environments
- Preferred: Deep expertise with Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, and Step 7
- Preferred: Experience with new equipment installations and launch activities
- Preferred: Knowledge of production monitoring, MES, and plant floor information systems
- Preferred: Experience working with machine builders, automation integrators, and suppliers
- Preferred: Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy
- Benefits supporting employee well-being at work and at home (specific benefits provided through GM Total Rewards resources)