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Controls Engineer at General Motors in Wentzville, MO
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Job Description
Job Description
The Role:
We are currently hiring for 2nd/3rd shift. As the Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for operations, maintenance and repair of plant equipment. Work requires the ability to make decisions based on established procedures. Work is of a technical nature using independent judgment within the limits of GMS, focusing on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, and Environment (SPQRCE). This role requires the use of independent judgement and may involve training others. This position will require you to have the ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and overtime.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Analyze, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical problems in manufacturing
Complete engineering projects related to electrical controls and programming
Work autonomously with occasional guidance from supervision
Be a technical resource for plant electricians
Supervise project installations by contractors and plant electricians
Develop and plan Continuous Improvement Projects
Design and modify electrical control circuits and programs
Support plant continuous improvement activity
Recommendations for solutions to problems
Responsible for preventative maintenance and diagnosis of equipment malfunctions
Meets schedule and quality requirements
Comply with the terms of local and national labor agreement
Implement divisional and corporate policies and safety and good housekeeping practices
Maintain frequent contact and collaboration in other areas outside of working group
Responsible for the effective use of personnel, material and equipment
Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Leadership experience
Ability to work 2nd/3rd shift and overtime (possibility to rotate between 2nd and 3rd, but must be able to work either)
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Controls Engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience (4 years)
Proficiency in industrial networking protocols – DH+, RIO, Device net. TCP/IP and EthernetIP
HMI software – Siemens WinCC and TIA Portal and Rockwell Factory Talk. Panelbuilder for Panelview Applications
PLC hardware – Rockwell ControlLogix family. PLC 5 / PLC 500 / Control Logix / Guard Logix
Servo drive systems – Kinetix 6000 Drives
VFD – Armor Starts and PF70 / PF755 Applications
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
3 years of Controls Engineering experience
3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
Body Shop experience
Master’s degree in engineering
Fanuc Robotics – programming and troubleshooting
ABB S3 & S4 Robotics – programming and troubleshooting
Vision Systems – programming and troubleshooting
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