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Controls Engineer
General Motors. Design, develop, and implement advanced controls and automation systems for automotive body shop manufacturing operations .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and implementing advanced automation systems, with a strong focus on Allen Bradley PLCs, Siemens TIA Portal HMIs, and FANUC robots. Proficient in troubleshooting, optimizing manufacturing operations, and applying error proofing technologies to enhance production efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Allen Bradley PLC ProgrammingSiemens TIA Portal HMI DevelopmentFANUC Robot ProgrammingMachine Vision System TroubleshootingIndustrial Communication Network Design
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Hard Skills
Automation System DesignControl Strategy DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisError Proofing Implementation3D Vision-Guided Bin PickingVariable Frequency Drive ConfigurationPython ProgrammingSQL Database ManagementElectrical Schematic InterpretationData Analysis Using Power BI
Soft Skills
CollaborationContinuous Improvement LeadershipReal-Time Production Support
Tools & Technologies
EPLANDLAEtherNet/IPTCP/IPDeviceNet
Industry Keywords
Automotive ManufacturingIndustrial AutomationSmart ManufacturingHigh-Volume Production
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonSQLTCP/IP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, and implement advanced controls and automation systems for automotive body shop manufacturing operations
- Develop and document system requirements, functional specifications, and control strategies for automated manufacturing systems
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs and Siemens TIA Portal HMIs
- Design, implement, and maintain industrial communication networks
- Integrate, program, and optimize FANUC industrial robots
- Develop, configure, and troubleshoot machine vision systems
- Maintain and enhance 3D vision-guided bin picking solutions
- Support, maintain, and optimize automated conveyance systems
- Configure and troubleshoot Allen Bradley variable frequency drives and motion control systems
- Develop and implement error proofing systems
- Create and interpret electrical schematics using EPLAN
- Perform root cause analysis of automation and controls failures
- Analyze manufacturing and operational data using DLA and Power BI (TBIA)
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, downtime, and quality improvements
- Provide real-time production support for high-volume manufacturing lines
- Develop and maintain custom engineering tools and applications
- Ensure standardization, scalability, and reuse of automation components
- Identify system vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies
- Track, document, and report corrective actions
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance partners
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial automation, robotics, and smart manufacturing
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field of study
- Two (2) years of experience as an Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or related occupation
- Two (2) years of experience designing, programming, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLCs, including Safety Logic
- Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining HMI systems
- Two (2) years of experience designing and supporting industrial communication networks including EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, and DeviceNet
- Two (2) years of experience configuring and troubleshooting machine vision systems
- Two (2) years of experience supporting and optimizing automated conveyance systems
- Two (2) years of experience configuring and troubleshooting VFDs
- Two (2) years of experience implementing and supporting error proofing technologies
- One (1) year of experience programming and troubleshooting FANUC robots for material handling, spot welding, dispensing, and vision guided applications
- One (1) year of experience developing and supporting 3D vision–based bin picking systems
- One (1) year of experience supporting high volume manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, optimization, and downtime reduction
- One (1) year of experience with Python and SQL
- Must be able to report to the local Arlington office
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits available from day one
- Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and at home
- Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote