Sr. Engineer - Controls
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Job Description
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Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.
The Role
This position is based at GM Technical Centre India - Bengaluru, where our teams focus on manufacturing engineering in Automation. We specialize in designing, developing and operationalizing complex integrated production systems to deliver cost-effective solutions with highest standards of quality.
Automation work categorize into 2 types, Execution & Development.
During Execution role, The Controls engineer will be primarily responsible for execution of all Controls related projects in various capacities at GM plants across the Globe with respect to Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost and Performance. In this position the Engineer will perform offline designs and online execution on various new or existing product programs across our portfolio. The incumbent will need to possess a broad technical knowledge, combined with creative and independent thinking and conceptual ability.
During Developmental role, the Controls Engineer will be responsible to work along with Regional & Global team/SMEs to develop & maintain engineering standards work related to Hardware/Software templates, e-tools, etc.
This position will be based out of GM Technical Center India in Bangalore and involves travel opportunities across different regions for project execution.
What You'll Do
Supervise and control projects including project scope, issues, risks and schedule. Handle issues to closure. Communicate project status and ensures all internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews.
Participate in Investment studies, preliminary design discussions for any new or expansion projects.
Responsible for inhouse engineering on Hardware designs, software designs, Emulation, Integration & Commissioning at site.
If its Turnkey project, Guide & approve Hardware/ Software designs done by contractors for various project in the region. Conduct offline testing & Buyoff at supplier’s site.
Implement GM Global tools for design of hardware & software to ensure minimum debug on site. Train suppliers and Engineers of other GM units.
Validate designs and provide feedback to Global Centre w.r.t GM standards.
Responsible for deploying GM Global standards across all projects.
Responsible for training and Integrating Suppliers to enforce to GM standards.
Responsible for performing Root cause analysis.
Prepare & Share lessons learnt for the projects completed.
Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with team. Jointly conduct test runs for equipment at site as per process.
Coordination with other units of GM (worldwide) for Global projects.
Develop & Maintain components in Emulate 3D (Electrical & Mechanical)
Develop Electrical & Mechanical models using Emulate 3D
Thorough knowledge of Plant Floor System related to Automation.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Masters/ bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering.
10+ years' experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background.
In depth knowledge of control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants
Knowledge on PLC, HMI, Drives, Networks along with strong programming skills preferably Rockwell PLC.
Project management and site execution skills.
Thorough knowledge of Rockwell PLC software, Siemens HMI software as well as interfaces to other controls systems
Knowledge of Emulation softwares like Emulate 3D, etc
Knowledge of Machine Vision hardwares/softwares (Matrox)
Thorough knowledge of PLC hardware and software design and engineering
Knowledge of design for health and safety will be helpful
Knowledge on equipment selection, cost estimation, material procurement is an advantage
Should be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities.
Acquaintance with Eplan for hardware design and experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage.
Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgradation.
Knowledge of interface to upper level systems.
Basic Knowledge on programming skills such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc..
Knowledge on Robot Programming and troubleshooting, preferably FANUC Robots
Knowledge on Robotic applications like spot-welding, arc-welding, dispensing, roller hemming etc.
Acquaintance with Robot simulation studies and experience on Robot simulation software will be an added advantage.
Robot interface with other equipment (PLC, Line Controller, Other Machines etc). Experience in large BIW projects. Ability to understand electrical and electronic requirements for mechanical equipment’s.
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Quick Learning & functional expertise.
Project management and site execution skills
Ability to work with intercultural, multi-disciplinary & remote teams to achieve functional goals.
Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and execute projects with a keen attention to details.
Willingness to travel across regions for executing projects.
In-House Hardware and Software controls experience is preferred
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