Controls Engineer
General Motors
Warren, MI3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- OperationsTroubleshootingPLCBusiness analysis
- Work
- On-site in Warren
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting67%PLC63%Operations33%Business analysis13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
General Motors is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer specializing in industrial automation and manufacturing controls to support the design, implementation, launch, and ongoing support of automated manufacturing systems. This position will focus heavily on machining operations and controls systems, requiring strong experience with Siemens automation technologies, including TIA Portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, commission, and support automation and controls systems for manufacturing operations.
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Siemens PLC, HMI, and related automation systems.
- Support machining manufacturing processes and associated automation equipment.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement robust corrective actions for production issues.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Support equipment launches and process improvements at manufacturing sites.
- Coordinate controls-related activities with suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators.
- Maintain controls documentation, standards, and backups.
- Support production monitoring, data collection, material call, and plant floor control systems.
- Lead controls activities during project planning, implementation, startup, and launch.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial PLC-based control systems.
- Experience with industrial automation platforms, with preference for Siemens technologies such as TIA Portal and/or Step 7.
- Experience supporting industrial automation systems in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience integrating PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, drives, robotics, and machine control systems.
- Demonstrated success diagnosing and resolving issues with automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills in fast-paced production environments.
- Ability to travel extensively to support manufacturing operations, equipment installations, commissioning activities, and new product launches.
- Hybrid role requiring reporting to a specific location at least 3 times a week.
- Expected to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Experience supporting CNC machining equipment and machining environments.
- Deep expertise with Siemens PLCs, TIA Portal, and Step 7.
- Experience with new equipment installations and launch activities.
- Knowledge of production monitoring, MES, and plant floor information systems.
- Experience working with machine builders, automation integrators, and suppliers.
- Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience.