Senior Controls Engineer

General Motors

Senior Process Controls Engineer at General Motors, leading manufacturing controls development and innovation for efficient and safe vehicle production.

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

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new program execution, including SOR preparation, forecasting, controls and robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff
Oversee the design, construction, integration, and plant installation of controls systems to support successful launches and long-term performance
Stay current with emerging technologies in PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, robotics, and vision systems
Manage program deliverables to meet timing milestones and provide clear project report-outs to senior leadership
Provide technical support for existing programs, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and optimization of controls systems
Offer technical direction and mentorship to less-experienced controls engineers
Design, review, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment
Contribute to the development and testing of advanced process technologies that improve efficiency, quality, and safety
Lead project management activities for controls deliverables, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience across multiple Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and plant assignments (4+ years)
Strong engineering, critical thinking, and analytical skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of plant floor systems, including Production Monitoring and Control, Andon Systems, Upload/Download and Compare, Throughput and Material Call
Prior work experience in tooling systems with knowledge of Common Controls Hardware and Common Controls Software Standards
Understanding of manufacturing processes and parts design interface for applications, including Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robot programming, and CNC experience (Siemens Sinumerik)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering plant floor controls systems, including hands-on automation controls design and project execution
Self-motivated, able to multitask, and provide clear technical direction to others
Proven project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk/issue management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI designrobotics designcontrols systems optimizationroot-cause analysiselectrical control systems designadvanced process technologiesCNC programmingtooling systems knowledgemanufacturing processes understanding

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytical skillseffective communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedmultitaskingtechnical directionmentorshipproject managementplanning

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeManufacturing Engineering experience