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DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).\nThis job may be eligible for relocation benefits.\nThe Role:\nResponsible for controls engineering support of a vehicle assembly facility and manufacturing processes in 2nd shift, where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. May oversee or exercise technical direction over other engineers, engineering support personnel, contractors, or skilled trades personnel to achieve project or manufacturing objectives.\nWhat You'll Do:\nResponsible for controls engineering and electrical support of manufacturing processes in a vehicle assembly facility.\nManages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement. \nParticipates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing Engineering and to assist in improving the plant's performance. \nProvides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization. \nInvestigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution. \nDevelops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity. \nCoordinates with area Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model process and equipment planning, including model change, CQPI, throughput, sourcing, etc. \nAssist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources. \nMaintains proficiency in their field.\nCoordinate with Plant Business Teams to support/attain plant-wide goals (Business Plan Deployment). \nSupport GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.\nUtilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.\nEnforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping.\nMaintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the Plant. \nDevelops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules.\nUtilizes best practices and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative. \nCoordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the manufacturing processes. \nInput into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering\nEnsures long term, cost effective maintenance of equipment and facility.\nManages projects to minimize investment cost while providing facilities that require a minimum operating cost (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.).\nWork with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies introduced to the Plant.\nWork Schedule\nThis role is assigned to 2rd shift and may require overtime/ off shift support based on operational needs.\nWillingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, and launch activities. \nWillingness to support weekend or extended hours during critical production and project phases. \nYour Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):\nAbility to program and troubleshoot processors in the Rockwell/Allen Bradley ConrtolLogix family\nAbility to troubleshoot FANUC robotics\nAbility to read and modify electrical prints\nAbility to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment\nAbility to troubleshoot equipment level networks (Device-Net, Control Net, Ethernet Network)\nHigh level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult\nHigh level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others\nMust be willing to work any shift.\nMust be willing to work daily or weekend overtime to support vehicle production schedules and project activity.\nWhat Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):\nExperience working in automotive assembly\nExperience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment\nBachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience\n\nGM 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. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).\n\nThis role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.\n\nThe selected candidate will be required to travel About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.\nWhy Join Us\nWe believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.\nBenefits Overview\nFrom day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.\nNon-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)\nGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.\nAll employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.\nWe encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. 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