Automation Project Engineer

About the role

The Automation Project Engineer is responsible for developing, supporting, and optimizing robotic and automation applications plantwide (Body, Paint, GA). This role supports new technology introduction, troubleshooting, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with GM Global Standards. Work is performed in a plant environment with daily interaction among production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving robotic system issues.
• Lead robotic projects including new installations, technology enhancements, operational improvements, and repair/replacement activities.
• Ensure compliance with GCCH, GCCS, GRS, and all GM Global Standards for robotic applications.
• Develop procedures for robotic recovery, maintenance tasks, and system optimization.
• Provide technical direction to outside vendors and integrators as needed.
• Support plant automation systems including startup, reprogramming, diagnostics, and collaboration with skilled trades and engineers.
• Aid in project management with robotics execution teams and vehicle systems engineering.
• Analyze manufacturing system requirements to design and implement effective robotic solutions.
• Participate in business plan deployment, throughput improvement, and lessons-learned activities, support launch and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an automation controls engineer, robotics engineer, manufacturing engineer, or robot programmer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and troubleshooting experience with robotics and automation systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc 2D and 3D vision sensors.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexible to work occasional off-shifts (2nd or 3rd) and occasional non-production hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vision experience (Basic or Advanced).
• Experience developing or implementing GM Global Standards (GCCH, GCCS, GRS).
• Experience applying AI or machine learning in robotics.
• Development experience with autonomous mobile robots including mapping and obstacle avoidance.
• Familiarity with GMIT manufacturing IT systems.