Automation Engineer
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 17, 2026
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- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing equipment
- Develop and support automation systems from concept through commissioning
- Integrate and support robotics systems (e.g., Fanuc, cobots)
- Perform debugging, testing, and system optimization during launches
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, process, IT, operations)
- Support plant operations , including troubleshooting during live production
- Participate in supplier equipment buy-offs (FAT/SAT)
- Drive continuous improvement in safety, cycle time, and system performance
- Ensure compliance with industrial safety and quality standards Required Qualifications
Commitments
Job Title: Controls Engineer Level 3 Company: General Motors (GM) Locations: Warren, MI (Hybrid) | Saginaw, MI | Defiance, OH Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension/Conversion) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (Core hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Hours: ~40/week + some overtime as needed Travel: Minimal to moderate (plant support & supplier buy-offs) Openings: 4 Position Overview General Motors is seeking Controls Engineers (Level 3) to design, develop, and optimize automation systems supporting the future of automotive manufacturing.
Hybrid flexibility available for Warren-based roles Why This Role?
Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion
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Requirements
- Ensure compliance with industrial safety and quality standards Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of Controls Engineering experience
- Strong experience with:
- PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley – Studio 5000, RSLogix)
- HMI development (FactoryTalk or similar)
- Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Ability to troubleshoot under production pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience with Siemens PLCs
- Hands-on experience with robotics integration
- Familiarity with MES systems, networking, and data collection
- Prior in-plant launch or commissioning experience Work Environment
- Mix of office and plant floor settings
- High collaboration with engineering and operations teams
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
- Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics
- Be part of major system launches in automotive manufacturing
- Gain hands-on experience in high-impact production environments
- Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion
Preferred Skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience with Siemens PLCs
- Hands-on experience with robotics integration
- Familiarity with MES systems, networking, and data collection
- Prior in-plant launch or commissioning experience Work Environment
- Mix of office and plant floor settings
- High collaboration with engineering and operations teams
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
- Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics
- Be part of major system launches in automotive manufacturing
- Gain hands-on experience in high-impact production environments
- Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion
Education
- (Not required) – Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Job Title: Controls Engineer Level 3 Company: General Motors (GM) Locations: Warren, MI (Hybrid) | Saginaw, MI | Defiance, OH Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension/Conversion) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (Core hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM) Hours: ~40/week + some overtime as needed Travel: Minimal to moderate (plant support & supplier buy-offs) Openings: 4 Position Overview General Motors is seeking Controls Engineers (Level 3) to design, develop, and optimize automation systems supporting the future of automotive manufacturing. This role involves working on cutting-edge automation, robotics, and PLC systems across multiple plant environments. You will play a key role in launching new production systems, improving existing operations, and ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety across manufacturing lines. Key Responsibilities
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing equipment
Develop and support automation systems from concept through commissioning
Integrate and support robotics systems (e.g., Fanuc, cobots)
Perform debugging, testing, and system optimization during launches
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, process, IT, operations)
Support plant operations , including troubleshooting during live production
Participate in supplier equipment buy-offs (FAT/SAT)
Drive continuous improvement in safety, cycle time, and system performance
Ensure compliance with industrial safety and quality standards Required Qualifications
4+ years of Controls Engineering experience
Strong experience with:
PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley – Studio 5000, RSLogix)
HMI development (FactoryTalk or similar)
Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments
Ability to troubleshoot under production pressure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience in automotive manufacturing
Experience with Siemens PLCs
Hands-on experience with robotics integration
Familiarity with MES systems, networking, and data collection
Prior in-plant launch or commissioning experience Work Environment
Mix of office and plant floor settings
High collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
Hybrid flexibility available for Warren-based roles Why This Role?
Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics
Be part of major system launches in automotive manufacturing
Gain hands-on experience in high-impact production environments
Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion
Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems for manufacturing equipment
Develop and support automation systems from concept through commissioning
Integrate and support robotics systems (e.g., Fanuc, cobots)
Perform debugging, testing, and system optimization during launches
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, process, IT, operations)
Support plant operations , including troubleshooting during live production
Participate in supplier equipment buy-offs (FAT/SAT)
Drive continuous improvement in safety, cycle time, and system performance
Ensure compliance with industrial safety and quality standards Required Qualifications
4+ years of Controls Engineering experience
Strong experience with:
PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley – Studio 5000, RSLogix)
HMI development (FactoryTalk or similar)
Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments
Ability to troubleshoot under production pressure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
Experience in automotive manufacturing
Experience with Siemens PLCs
Hands-on experience with robotics integration
Familiarity with MES systems, networking, and data collection
Prior in-plant launch or commissioning experience Work Environment
Mix of office and plant floor settings
High collaboration with engineering and operations teams
Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies
Hybrid flexibility available for Warren-based roles Why This Role?
Work on cutting-edge automation and robotics
Be part of major system launches in automotive manufacturing
Gain hands-on experience in high-impact production environments
Opportunity for extension or full-time conversion