Automation Controls Engineer

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Onsite
2-3+ years manufacturing engineering experience
Rockwell plc programming expertise
Fanuc robot programming skills
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.

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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

Work Rights

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