Controls Engineering Leader

gmcatharines.ca

Onsite
Plc and hmi platforms
Industrial networks and troubleshooting
Machine safety knowledge
Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls engineers and/or technicians, including performance management, mentoring, training, and succession planning

Job Summary

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls engineers and/or technicians, including performance management, mentoring, training, and succession planning.
  • Own and maintain plant controls standards (PLCs, HMIs, safety controls, networks, robots/cobots, drives, field devices) and ensure alignment to GM/global specifications.
  • Provide technical direction for troubleshooting controls, automation, and networking issues to support OEE, throughput, and scrap reduction targets.

Matching Summary

Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls engineers and/or technicians, including performance management, mentoring, training, and succession planning.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC and HMI platforms
  • Industrial networks and troubleshooting
  • Machine safety knowledge
  • Structured problem solving
  • High-volume manufacturing experience

Nice-to-have

  • Robotics/cobots integration
  • Capital project leadership
  • Mentoring technical talent
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years controls/automation engineering experience
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience
  • Willingness to provide off-shift and weekend support

Work Rights

Not specified

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