General Motors
Controls Engineer - Automation
Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role; applicants who will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Leads the design and execution of facility automation projects, especially robotic cells and automated material-handling systems.
What you'll do
- Develop and document system requirements, interfaces, and design tests.
- Coordinate automation project design and execution, including work with third-party integrators.
- Analyze empirical data, support root-cause analysis, and document system vulnerabilities and mitigation actions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience with industrial automation or controls systems.
Nice to have
- Proficiency with industrial networking protocols, HMI, PLC, and servo drive systems.
- Robotic experience with Fanuc.
Tools
Profibus, ProfiNet, TCP/IP, EtherNetIP, Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Rockwell ControlLogix, Fanuc
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