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About this Controls Engineer - (Off Shift) - Lockport role at General Motors

General Motors · Onsite · Lockport, New York, United States of America

Job Description

The Role

The Controls Engineer (Off Shift) is an Individual contributor with recognized expertise responsible for troubleshooting, problem solving and continuous improvement on manufacturing equipment throughout the plant.


What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

  • Work cross-functionally with diverse teams throughout the plant to troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Identify and document system vulnerabilities, and develop inclusive mitigation action plans; track corrective actions to ensure accountability.
  • Design and manage key strategic interfaces within systems to promote component reuse and consistency with best practices.
  • Create and implement tests to efficiently identify opportunities for design improvements.
  • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications): ​

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work NIGHT shift on a full time basis
  • Ability to work OT as needed
  • Technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply basic concepts within a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process
  • Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

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

  • 1+ years of demonstrated technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working in a Manufacturing Environment
  • 1+ years of experience in Control Architectures:
    -   PLC: Allen Bradley
    -   Robotics: Fanuc / ABB
    -   Vision: Cognex / Keyence
  • Knowledge of servo motors, motion control and drives
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Knowledge of high voltage power distribution

Compensation:

  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $90,000 - $139,000 USD annually. 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.

Benefits:

  • 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 now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

About GM

Our 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 Us 

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. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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How this Controls Engineer salary compares

This role pays $114,500/yr — in line with the typical range for Controls Engineer roles.

$87,500 median $130,000 $205,000

Typical range $108,750–$159,332/yr, from 541 comparable Controls Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Controls Engineer salary insights →

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