General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support manufacturing controls development and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering skills and hands-on experience with automation and control systems, and will thrive in a collaborative environment
Job Summary
This role supports the development and execution of manufacturing controls to enable successful program launches and reliable plant operations.
Candidates must possess strong technical skills in PLCs, robotics, and industrial networks to drive innovation and plant readiness.
The position requires regular travel (25-50%) and is categorized as an onsite role with potential relocation benefits.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support manufacturing controls development and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering skills and hands-on experience with automation and control systems, and will thrive in a collaborative environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
2-3+ years manufacturing engineering experience
Rockwell PLC programming expertise
Fanuc robot programming skills
Siemens Sinumerik CNC equipment knowledge
Plant floor controls design and debug
Production Monitoring and Control systems
Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting
Nice-to-have
Matrix vision system programming
High-volume manufacturing process understanding
Advanced process technology implementation
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Emerging automation technologies awareness
Strong project coordination abilities
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
2-3+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Hands-on experience with plant floor controls applications