Controls Engineer
About the role
The CCA Maintenance Team is new and evolving, offering a unique opportunity to help shape the future of plant automation. As automation expands across the site, this role provides hands-on experience with new technologies while supporting legacy systems. It also offers strong professional growth opportunities as future roles and responsibilities continue to develop. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead controls-related projects including equipment installation, upgrades, and improvements
- Troubleshoot and program programmable logic controllers to support plant operations
- Support downtime events by identifying root causes and restoring systems quickly
- Partner with skilled trades to resolve equipment and automation issues
- Improve performance of conveyors, automated storage systems, and legacy equipment
- Develop project plans, cost estimates, and timelines
- Track and report project progress and results
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce waste
- Support preventative maintenance and system optimization efforts
- Build and improve production monitoring and alert systems for legacy equipment
- Participate in plant meetings and provide technical input to improve performance
- Train and guide technical team members on controls systems and troubleshooting
- Maintain documentation for systems, changes, and projects
- Follow and promote safe work practices at all times
- Provide off-shift and weekend support as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4+ years of equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in controls, automation, or manufacturing
- Experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to provide off-shift and weekend support
- Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment
- Minimal travel required
- Basic computer, documentation, and technical writing skills
Qualifications
What can give you a competitive advantage:
- Experience with supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems such as Ignition
- Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols
- Experience with machine safety systems and standards
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- Ability to influence and drive change in a fast-paced environment
- Initiative to identify and implement improvements
- Strong accountability and follow-through
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to train and support others in technical topics
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on results
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
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Benefits
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