Automation Controls Engineer

General Motors

Process Controls Engineer supporting the development and improvement of manufacturing controls at General Motors. Engaging in automation solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support new program execution, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls and robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff.
Assist with the design, construction, integration, and installation of control systems to support successful launches and long-term performance.
Stay current with emerging technologies in PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and vision systems to help drive innovation and plant readiness.
Manage assigned program deliverables to meet timing milestones and provide clear status updates to project and engineering leaders.
Provide technical support for existing programs, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and optimization of controls systems.
Collaborate with senior and lead controls engineers on technical direction and best practices to ensure high-quality project execution.
Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment in accordance with GM standards.
Contribute to the development, testing, and implementation of advanced process technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
Coordinate with cross-functional partners in engineering, operations, and maintenance to ensure alignment on controls deliverables and issue resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and/or plant assignments (2–3+ years) with demonstrated success delivering technical results in controls or automation.
Strong engineering, critical-thinking, and analytical skills with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and align with cross-functional partners.
Working knowledge of plant floor systems, such as Production Monitoring and Control, Andon Systems, Upload/Download and Compare, Throughput, and Material Call.
Experience with tooling or manufacturing systems and familiarity with Common Controls Hardware and Common Controls Software Standards.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and parts design, including applications with Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robot programming, and CNC equipment (e.g., Siemens Sinumerik).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Hands-on experience with plant floor controls applications, including automation controls design, debug, and implementation on production equipment.
Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working both independently and within a team environment.
Basic project coordination skills, including planning tasks, tracking progress, and identifying risks/issues with escalation as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI designrobotics designcontrols systems optimizationroot-cause analysisautomation controls designCNC programmingmanufacturing process designadvanced process technologiestechnical troubleshooting

Soft Skills

critical-thinkinganalytical skillseffective communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationself-motivatedproject coordinationability to manage multiple prioritiesproblem-solvingalignment with cross-functional partners

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineeringrelated technical field degree