Plant Floor Controls Engineer
General Motors

Arlington, Texas

Posted in Automotive


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Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description
You will lead the maintenance and repair of plant equipment and facilities aligned with standard GM maintenance systems, and conduct appropriate checks and tests and communicates evaluation of results in addition to the following responsibilities:

Additional Job Description

Plant Floor Controls Engineer

Support maintenance organization with effective problem resolution and troubleshooting. May supervise or exercise technical direction over skilled trades employees. Act as plant lead for the installation of new plant floor equipment.

• Responsible for controls engineering and electrical support.

• Manages electrical projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement.

• Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing maintenance and to assist in improving the plant's performance goals.

• Provides technical support, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization.

• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical input in problem resolution.

• Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for minor project activity.

• Coordinates with area Manufacturing Engineers and GMVO Engineering on new model process and equipment planning, including model change, CQPI, throughput, sourcing, etc.

• Assist in the development of a project support plan between the plant, GMNA, and contractor resources.

• Maintains proficiency in their field.

• Coordinate with Body, Paint, and General Assembly to support/attain plant-wide goals (Business Plan Deployment).

• Support GMS and Quality Network implementation initiatives.

• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on plant systems.

• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety, and housekeeping.

• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, union, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the assembly plant.

• Develops and monitors planning timetables and projects schedules.

• Utilizes best practices and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative.

• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the assembly process.

• Ensures long term, cost effective maintenance of equipment and facility.

• Manages projects to minimize investment cost while providing facilities that require a minimum operating cost (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.).

Basic Required

• Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the Allen Bradley PLC family

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

• High level of oral and written communication skills

Basic Preferred

• Five years of experience working in automotive assembly

Education and Training

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent tr

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and 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 atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.


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