Manufacturing Controls Engineer

We are looking for Controls Engineers to join our St.

Catharines Propulsion

Plant team. As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role.

Catharines Propulsion

Plant on a full-time basis. In this role, you will work within the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) organization, supporting any or all production areas of Engine Assembly and Component machining – Block, Head or Crank. You will work in a highly collaborative environment to continuously improve production equipment and processes using advanced automation and controls technologies such as safety PLCs, industrial Ethernet networks, HMIs, robotics, CNCs, and vision systems.

You will be responsible for conceiving and managing technical projects of varying scale and complexity, implementing equipment and process changes, and partnering with maintenance to troubleshoot issues. Increasingly, you will also leverage data and analytics to improve safety, quality, uptime, and cost. Provide day-to-day controls and automation support for production operations with a strong focus on: Personnel and equipment safety Process quality Provide technical/engineering support to production and maintenance teams by: Troubleshooting equipment and process failures (controls, electrical, and related mechanical issues) Support predictive and preventative maintenance strategies Identify, develop, and execute controls‑related projects that support departmental and plant objectives, including: Safety and ergonomic improvements Quality and error‑proofing enhancements Energy efficiency and sustainability improvements Lead and manage machinery/equipment controls throughout the lifecycle to ensure compliance with GM Safety and Controls standards, including: Support specification, design review, build, installation, commissioning, and PPAP of new equipment Functional safety validation (e.g., safety circuits, safety PLC logic, risk reduction measures) Integration with plant‑level networks, data collection, and monitoring systems GM global and local standards (Safety, Controls, Cybersecurity, Network)



Electrical and controls drawings and schematics Program and configuration backups Manuals, bills of material, and network documentation Collaboration in developing and maintaining Maintenance SOPs and standardized work Identify and lead technical training and knowledge transfer opportunities: Mentor other Controls Engineers and Maintenance Teams on new technologies, tools, and standards Share best practices across areas and shifts Maintain current knowledge in fields of expertise and emerging technologies: Stay current on equipment standards, legislative and regulatory changes, GM global requirements, and industry trends (e.g., EV propulsion, functional safety, industrial cybersecurity, data analytics, Industry 4.0/connected factory) Proactively update management on risks, opportunities, and recommended actions Strong controls systems technical aptitude obtained through: An Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronic Engineering degree, or Equivalent combination of education and relevant industrial experience Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams (Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Health & Safety, Quality, Suppliers).

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment with changing priorities Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably within the automotive or high‑volume industrial sector. Comfortable supporting off‑shift and weekend activities as required by operations. Demonstrated knowledge of automation and control systems, including: PLC‑based automation Industrial robotics HMIs and industrial networks (e.g., CNCs and related motion control Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project) for communication, reporting, and project management.





Demonstrated ability to achieve results within a team environment, including times with minimal direct supervision. Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical concepts and how they interface with electrical/controls systems (e.g., pneumatics, hydraulics, motion control, tooling, guarding).

Ontario

Ministry of Labour / Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Ontario Electrical Code Our facility operates on a 3‑shift basis. This position requires flexibility to work off shifts and weekends to support production, maintenance, and project activities. While a “home” shift may be assigned, schedule flexibility is an essential requirement of this position.

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave. Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive. Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.

Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement. THIS JOB IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATIONS PERKS. ANY RELOCATION COSTS WOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

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.

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 means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full‑time basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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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.

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