Controls Engineer

General Motors

Controls Engineer providing production support for machine controls, vision, laser marking and robotics in manufacturing. Involves design, integration and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems in plant production.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeMoraine • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, HMI Programming, and Controls System Design within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and continuous improvement of electrical control systems and machine automation.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingControls System DesignElectrical Control SystemsManufacturing Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingLadder Logic ProgrammingStructured Text ProgrammingElectrical Control Systems DesignMachine Automation ControlsServo Motors KnowledgeMotion ControlFieldbus NetworksHydraulic and Pneumatic Control Systems

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationCreativityInitiativeAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

Allen-BradleySiemensGEKepwareCimplicityFanuc CNCSiemens 840D CNC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingControls EngineeringAutomationMachine Safety SystemsTechnical Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for plant floor production support of machine controls, vision, laser marking and robotics, in a manufacturing environment where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is required, as well as a high level of independent judgment.
Provide technical direction to and work with maintenance personnel
Design and problem-solving/troubleshooting of electrical controls systems
Design, construction, integration, installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and tools
Provide technical direction to and oversight of outside vendor sources
Update and retain controls documentation
Work alongside IUE/CWA electricians and other skilled trades and their leadership
Use of controls system knowledge to troubleshoot and improve new and existing equipment
Handle challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Apply strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems within a manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate with peers, cross-functionally, and across shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be willing to work all shifts
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience as a controls engineer, or automation/controls solving for industrial machinery
Previous experience in instructing/training individuals in a manufacturing setting
Strong experience in PLC programming, HMI programming, and fieldbus networks including DeviceNet, ProfiBus, and Ethernet/IP
Strong Controls System Background with PLC equipment such as Allen-Bradley (Logix5/500/5000, PLC 2, etc.), Siemens (Step 7, TIA Portal) and GE
Proficient in both ladder logic programming as well as structured text
Proficient in using middleware/SCADA solutions such as Kepware and Cimplicity
Familiarity with Fanuc CNC and/or Siemens 840D CNC systems
Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, drives
Ability to design and solve electrical controls systems, machine automation controls, and machine safety systems
Previous experience in a Manufacturing Environment
General knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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