Controls Engineer
$81,300–$122,000 year
On-site · Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Controls Engineer at GM Canada Oshawa Assembly plant responsible for the vehicle development lifecycle including requirements definition, systems design, implementation, testing, and problem resolution. Focus on safety culture, production-support for operations, troubleshooting automated equipment, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and reliability. Key activities include maintaining equipment documentation, designing and supporting tests, performing root cause analysis, coordinating with maintenance and production teams, and applying knowledge of Fanuc robotics, automated controls, and Control Logix PLCs. The role requires on-site presence in Oshawa, Ontario, with ability to work rotating shifts; compensation ranges from $81,300 to $122,000 annually and relocation is not provided. The posting states GM Canada does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent
- minimum 3 years experience in automation controls
- experience troubleshooting robotics/controls systems (Fanuc Robotics, Paint Robots, Welding Robots, Material Handling Robots)
- Control Logix PLC programming proficiency
- familiarity with Variable Frequency Drives and HMIs
- general knowledge of Automotive Assembly applications and operations
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Maximo, Rockwell, and related software
- ability to work on rotational shifts, including midnights
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