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Launch Controls Engineer

AT General Motors
General Motors

Launch Controls Engineer

Bay City, MI

Description

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 FUTURE.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Bay City GPS on a full-time basis.

The Role:

The Launch Controls Engineer will address production issues alongside quality, manufacturing, and maintenance teams. The Launch Controls Engineer will be expected to maintain and improve existing production processes by using continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.

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What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC based control systems and associated components.
  • Electrical troubleshooting and testing of controls systems, control panels, and associated equipment.
  • Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Develop innovative solutions.
  • Design and deploy intuitive user interface displays.
  • Propose and evaluate manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Support and actively interact with manufacturing and quality groups.
  • Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety.
  • Interface with OEMs.
  • Collaborate with Execution Controls Engineers.

Additional Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 2 years of Controls Engineering experience.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to work off-shift and over-time as needed.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • 2+ years of Controls Engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or a related field.
  • Launch experience.
  • Allen Bradley/Siemens/Fanuc/PLCs/Fanuc Robots experience.

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Client-provided location(s): Bay City, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202504134
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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