{"id":2228671,"url":"https://alion.io/job/general-motors-senior-manufacturing-controls-engineer","title":"Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer","company":{"id":1705,"name":"General Motors","domain":"gm.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/general-motors-europe","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Warren, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":101000,"max_usd":192000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":5966},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"C#","optional":true},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-10-20T20:52:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":25,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":25},"description":"Job Description\nThe Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer designs, develops, integrates, commissions, launches, and continuously improves automated manufacturing systems supporting GM’s global vehicle and propulsion manufacturing operations.\nThis role provides technical leadership across new product programs, plant launches, equipment upgrades, and production support activities. The engineer collaborates with manufacturing engineering, plant operations, suppliers, product engineering, IT, robotics, safety, cybersecurity, and Global Automation teams to deliver safe, reliable, standardized, and high-performing controls solutions.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead controls engineering execution for new and existing manufacturing programs from concept through production launch.\n\nDevelop, review, and approve controls hardware and software designs, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety systems, I/O, industrial networks, and plant-floor interfaces.\n\nProgram, troubleshoot, integrate, and validate automated equipment and production systems.\n\nApply GM Global Common Controls standards for hardware, software, build, safety, networks, and cybersecurity.\n\nPerform or oversee emulation, offline testing, supplier buyoffs, equipment runoffs, installation, commissioning, and production validation.\n\nProvide technical direction to controls engineers, suppliers, integrators, and plant personnel.\n\nManage project scope, timing, risks, issues, deliverables, and escalations through resolution.\n\nPartner with equipment suppliers to establish requirements, review designs, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with GM standards.\n\nSupport plant launches, production ramp-up, equipment modifications, downtime recovery, and complex controls troubleshooting.\n\nConduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, uptime, and throughput.\n\nParticipate in investment studies, preliminary designs, equipment selection, cost estimating, and technical sourcing activities.\n\nDevelop and maintain standardized controls templates, engineering tools, design aids, and technical documentation.\n\nCapture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into standards, processes, and future program designs.\n\nCollaborate with global teams on technology development, proof-of-concept activities, and deployment of advanced automation solutions.\n\nPromote a culture of safety, inclusion, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.\n\nFive or more years of experience in manufacturing controls, automation, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n\nExperience designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning automated manufacturing equipment.\n\nStrong experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, safety controls, industrial networks, and electrical control systems.\n\nAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, mechanical drawings, and equipment specifications.\n\nDemonstrated experience executing projects and managing equipment suppliers.\n\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.\n\nAbility to work independently and lead cross-functional teams in technical center, supplier, and plant environments.\n\nWillingness to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional extended assignments and off-shift or weekend support during launches.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.\n\nExperience in automotive manufacturing, including vehicle assembly, body, paint, stamping, general assembly, propulsion, battery, or conveyor systems.\n\nKnowledge of GM Global Common Controls standards for hardware, software, build, safety, networks, or cybersecurity.\n\nExperience with emulation and virtual validation tools, such as Emulate3D.\n\nExperience integrating controls with plant-floor systems, MES, production monitoring, error proofing, Andon, vehicle tracking, or enterprise IT systems.\n\nExperience with Siemens controls, HMI platforms, EPLAN, machine vision, robotics, or industrial cybersecurity.\n\nExperience developing automation standards, reusable templates, engineering tools, or technical training.\n\nFamiliarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, C#, VBA, JavaScript, or XML.\n\nExperience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.\n\nThis role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.\n\nThe selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.\n\nRelocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.\n\nThis position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company vehicle will only be provided for this role by passing the Motor Vehicle Report review.\n\nAbout GM\nOur 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. To learn more, visit How we Hire.\nAccommodations\nGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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