Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Description
On-Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis at the St. Catharines GPS Location.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution/develop of manufacturing controls. Work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• Self-motivated individual able to work with team and independently with minimal guidance.
• Procure/launch new and major programs for controls engineering
• Support launch activities at Plant
• Diagnose and correct deficiencies in manufacturing processes
• Stay abreast of new controls technology, including robotics, computer graphics, and computer controls (CNC, PLC, PC, HMI, networks)
• Support deployment of new technology to minimize risks
• Perform simultaneous engineering activities with ME and equipment supplier representatives
• Support the development of ME error proofing plans
• Participate in safety g-Risk activities with cross functional group
• Support approval controls drawings and conducts controls run-offs at OEM site
• Solve / assist manufacturing operational controls problems as required
• Support deployment of best common systems and methods as defined in the Global Controls Bill of Process

Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of controls experience
• Successfully obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant equivalent experience
• Technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
• Experience with Rockwell Automation or Siemens PLC and HMI's
• Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others.
• Mentor Jr. engineers
• Proven ability in project management skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

What Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• GM Global Common Controls Architecture
• Rockwell PLCs
• Fanuc Robot Programming experience
• CNC experience - Siemens Sinumerik, 840D & One
• Cognex and Matrox Vision System Programming experience
• Understanding of Engine Manufacturing Processes: Cranks, Heads, Blocks, Engine Assembly

Benefits:
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
• Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.

RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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