Automation Controls Engineer- Entry Level

General Motors

Lansing, Michigan, US
Onsite
Plc logic modification
Hmi screen updates
Electrical drawings interpretation
This entry-level role supports industrial automation and control systems in General Motors manufacturing facilities, focusing on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and capable

Job Summary

  • This entry-level role supports industrial automation and control systems in General Motors manufacturing facilities, focusing on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and capable.
  • You will learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve PLCs, HMIs, drives, and robotics with access to structured training, on-the-job learning, and mentorship.
  • The role involves working closely with experienced engineers and skilled trades to support manufacturing operations and develop foundational controls engineering skills.

Matching Summary

This entry-level role supports industrial automation and control systems in General Motors manufacturing facilities, focusing on keeping production equipment safe, reliable, and capable.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PLC logic modification
  • HMI screen updates
  • Electrical drawings interpretation
  • Troubleshoot electrical hardware
  • Troubleshoot electrical software
  • Read schematics
  • I/O documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Develop foundational skills
  • Structured training access
  • On-the-job learning
  • Mentorship for growth
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Teamwork with maintenance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in EE, Controls, Mechatronics, or CE
  • Associate degree in related technology field
  • Vocational/technical certificate in related field
  • Co-op, internship, or project experience preferred
  • 1+ year industrial controls experience
  • No prior full-time experience required (for Bachelor's degree)

Work Rights

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