Controls Engineering Leader

General Motors

Onsite
Plc and hmi platforms
Industrial networks and troubleshooting
Machine safety standards
The Controls Engineering Leader position at General Motors involves overseeing a team of controls and automation engineers to enhance manufacturing operations through effective leadership and continuous improvement strategies. The role requires strong technical expertise in control systems, safety protocols, and people management within a high-volume production environment

Job Summary

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of controls engineers and technicians, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Own and maintain plant controls standards, guide the adoption of new technologies, and provide technical direction for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
  • Plan and execute controls-related projects, manage vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.

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The Controls Engineering Leader position at General Motors involves overseeing a team of controls and automation engineers to enhance manufacturing operations through effective leadership and continuous improvement strategies. The role requires strong technical expertise in control systems, safety protocols, and people management within a high-volume production environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC and HMI platforms
  • Industrial networks and troubleshooting
  • Machine safety standards
  • Structured problem solving
  • Controls system strategy

Nice-to-have

  • Robotics/cobots integration
  • High-performance technical teams
  • Cross-functional partnerships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years manufacturing controls/automation experience
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience
  • Experience with PLC/HMI platforms
  • Experience with industrial networks
  • Working knowledge of machine safety
  • Willingness to provide off-shift support

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