General Motors
Controls Engineer - Body Shop
Lake Orion, Michigan, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Nov 2, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience (preferred).
- Visa sponsorship
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship. Applicants who need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.
About the job
Provides controls and electrical engineering support for vehicle assembly manufacturing, including equipment troubleshooting, project management, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Manage electrical projects and support manufacturing equipment, including problem resolution and long-term maintenance.
- Coordinate new-model equipment planning, project schedules, cost estimates, and support across plant and engineering teams.
- Provide technical direction and training to support personnel and skilled trades; support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What they ask for
- Program and troubleshoot Rockwell/Allen Bradley ControlLogix processors.
- Troubleshoot FANUC robotics and complex manufacturing equipment.
- Read and modify electrical prints; troubleshoot equipment-level networks including Device-Net, Control Net, and Ethernet Network.
- Willingness to work any shift and daily or weekend overtime as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience working in automotive assembly.
- Experience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment; Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
Tools
Rockwell/Allen Bradley ControlLogix, FANUC, Device-Net, Control Net, Ethernet Network
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