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Senior Controls Engineer

General Motors · Warren, MI

Level
Senior
Team
Controls
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
7+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior controls role at General Motors (automotive) in Warren, MI. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt.

They ask for
7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 56 other live controls postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$143k, from 17 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (7+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 77%
  • ✓ Robotics 65%
  • ✓ PLC 61%
  • ✓ New product launch 32%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
  • AutoCAD 23%

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It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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The Role

As a Controls Process Engineer, you will support the development and execution of advanced manufacturing and automation solutions that help bring GM’s vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion to life. You will join a high-performing team responsible for delivering industrial controls solutions across new and existing manufacturing programs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about driving innovation in manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

  • ✓7+ years of experience as a controls and/or robotics engineer
  • ✓Strong knowledge of electrical and controls systems in a manufacturing environment
  • ✓Experience with PLC and HMI programming, Ethernet and/or DeviceNet networks
  • ✓Experience with servo motors, motion control, and drives
  • ✓Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical controls systems
  • ✓Experience executing a GM GA or Bodyshop program
  • ✓Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
  • ✓Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of autonomy and accountability
  • ✓Knowledge of GM’s global controls architecture
  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and training

Preferred Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in automotive manufacturing
  • ✓Understanding of plant floor operations
  • ✓General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • ✓Understanding of GMS and 4 Walls within a site or program

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Job Description

At General Motors, we are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. From breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features, we are shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

What You’ll Do

  • •Lead controls execution for new and existing manufacturing programs
  • •Support controls and robotics design, equipment build, run-off, buyoff, installation, and launch
  • •Manage project timing, deliverables, and milestones
  • •Troubleshoot and improve electrical controls systems in plant environments
  • •Partner with plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives
  • •Provide project updates to leadership and technical guidance to less experienced engineers
  • •Support validation and implementation of advanced process technologies
  • •Travel as needed to support critical equipment startups

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