Controls Engineer

General Motors

  • Rochester, NY
  • $67,900 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job DescriptionOnsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Rochester, New York, on a full-time basisThe RoleSeeking a creative, highly motivated, agile thinker with a passion for automation. The ideal candidate has a background in electrical or computer engineering with strong programming skills, and can perform at a high level in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing facility. This person shall be comfortable supporting manufacturing processes on the production floor. As a Controls Engineer you will be addressing production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. Additionally, you will be expected to maintain, and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem solving techniques.What You'll DoConfigure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated componentsElectrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipmentDiagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipmentDevelop innovative solutionsDesign and deploy intuitive user interface displaysPropose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipmentSupport and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groupsContinuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safetyAdditional Job DescriptionYour Skills & AbilitiesBachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering2+ years of industrial automation or controls systems experienceThis job may be eligible for relocation benefitsWhat Will Give You a Competitive EdgeAbility to read and modify electrical printsBasic understanding of Ethernet networksAllen Bradley / Rockwell Automation control platform experienceRelevant auto industry experience and/or high-volume manufacturingAreas of expertise include: Manufacturing, Assembly Process, Welding, Molding, FabricationMachine vision experience – Cognex, KeyenceRobotic experience – FanucAdditional control platform experience: SiemensSCADA experience – Microsoft SQL / Rockwell FactoryTalk Transaction ManagerCompensationThe expected base compensation for this role is: $67,900 - $104,100. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.BenefitsBenefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTUREAbout GMOur 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 UsWe aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Benefits OverviewThe goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
  • Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
  • Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
  • Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
  • Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.
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