PFS (Plant Floor Systems) Engineer- General Assembly Job at General Motors, Lake Orion, MI

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  • General Motors
  • Lake Orion, MI

Job Description

Description

GM 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.).

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Orion, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role:
Responsible for controls engineering support of a vehicle assembly facility and manufacturing processes 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.

What You'll Do:

Responsible for Plant Floor Systems support of manufacturing processes in a vehicle assembly facility.

Manages PFS projects including new, replacement, operations improvements, and periodic repair and replacement of PFS and Error Proofing Systems

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

Provides technical support of all PFS equipment, direction, and training to support personnel/Skilled Trades within the organization. 

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

Ability to troubleshoot and re-configure Hirschmann and/or Cisco switches

Ability to created/modify DCDL properly

Ability to create an Andon Board configuration file and coordinate with IT to create the proper display that serves the production line.

Familiar with Throughput logic/analysis to improve cycle time

Familiar with GPM&C

Ability to create/modify the Error Proofing Logic (EPP) for adding new trackzone, new operator stands

Ability to configure/modify/add/remove EPP tasks and perform an SAT

Understand how to fill the ETS tracking sheet for the Error Proofing Systems and support the UAT.

Familiar with PFCM system

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

Maintains proficiency in their field.

Coordinate with Plant Business Teams 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 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 manufacturing processes.  

Input into the establishment of plant budget for Central Manufacturing Engineering

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.).

Work with Plant Trainers to develop courses for New Technologies introduced to the Plant.

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

10+ years of experience Engineering

Ability to program and troubleshoot processors in the Rockwell/Allen Bradley ControlLogix family

Ability to troubleshoot EPP (Error Proofing Logic)

Ability to read and modify electrical prints

Ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment

Ability to troubleshoot equipment level networks (Device-Net, Ethernet Network)

High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others

Must be willing to work any shift.

Must be willing to work daily or weekend overtime to support vehicle production schedules and project activity.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Experience working in automotive assembly

Experience with software and functionality in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

About GM

Our 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.

Why Join Us 

We 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.

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All 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. 

We 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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Relocation package, H1b, Shift work, Weekend work,

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