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General Motors · 1 day ago

Senior Controls Engineer

positionWarren, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

General Motors is a company with a vision for a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. They are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead program execution for machine controls and robotics, manage new program launches, and provide technical leadership to less experienced engineers.

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Responsibilities

Execute new program launches, including Statement of Requirements (SOR) preparation, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off, and buyoff
Oversee design, construction, integration, plant installation, and continuous improvement of equipment and tools for high-quality part production
Manage project timelines and deliverables to meet program milestones
Provide project updates and report-outs to senior management
Support existing programs/sites with troubleshooting and technical guidance
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and plant personnel
Design and troubleshoot electrical control systems
Contribute to development and testing of advanced process technologies
Travel as required to support program execution and plant activities

Qualification

Controls engineeringRobotics engineeringElectrical control systemsSiemens CNC programmingPLC programmingHMI programmingMotion controlBlueprint interpretationMechanical conceptsHydraulics knowledgePneumatics knowledge

Required

5+ years of professional experience as a controls/robotics engineer
Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems applied in manufacturing environments
Basic understanding of mechanical concepts related to machine design and process requirements
Proficiency in Siemens CNC, PLC, and HMI programming; Ethernet and/or ProfiNet/ProfiSafe networks
Knowledge of servo motors, motion control, and drives
Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical control systems
Experience across multiple manufacturing controls and/or robotics assignments with measurable achievements
Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and learn new systems

Preferred

Prior experience as a controls engineer in the automotive industry
Understanding of plant floor operations
General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Benefits

Relocation benefits

Company

General Motors

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General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
dateFounded in 1908
location
Detroit, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gm.com

H1B Sponsorship

General Motors has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (787)
2024 (740)
2023 (450)
2022 (795)
2021 (748)
2020 (452)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.51B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M

Leadership Team

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Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
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Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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