Controls Automation Engineer

General Motors Australia & New Zealand

Onsite
Bachelor's degree in electrical or controls engineering
3+ years experience in manufacturing controls automation
Proficiency with rockwell controllogix or siemens plcs
General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership in maintaining and improving manufacturing press systems in a high-volume stamping environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls/automation engineering, particularly in manufacturing, and will be hands-on in troubleshooting, system upgrades, and ensuring safety compliance

Job Summary

  • This role provides technical leadership for press line controls, automation, and safety systems in a high-volume stamping environment.
  • The engineer is responsible for maintaining reliability, leading complex troubleshooting, and supporting new equipment integration while driving a strong safety culture.
  • Candidates must partner closely with maintenance, production, and safety teams to ensure safe, stable, and capable operations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

General Motors Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Controls Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership in maintaining and improving manufacturing press systems in a high-volume stamping environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controls/automation engineering, particularly in manufacturing, and will be hands-on in troubleshooting, system upgrades, and ensuring safety compliance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering
  • 3+ years experience in manufacturing controls automation
  • Proficiency with Rockwell ControlLogix or Siemens PLCs
  • Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessments
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks

Nice-to-have

  • 5+ years experience with stamping press controls
  • Experience leading capital projects from concept to commissioning
  • Familiarity with industrial vision systems and motion control
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills for junior engineers
  • Availability for off-shift and weekend support

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, or Computer Engineering
  • 3+ years of controls/automation engineering experience in manufacturing
  • No immigration sponsorship available (US work authorization required)

Work Rights

Must have valid Australian work authorization

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