Automation Industrial Engineer

Location: Lake Orion, MI

Position: Automation Material Industrial Engineer

Pay Rate: $40-50/hour depending on years of experience

Duration: 1 year contract with probable extensions or ability to go direct

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls

Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

• 5 years of experience in industrial controls engineering within a manufacturing or

automation environment.

• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens), HMI development, and

networked control systems.

• Experience integrating automation systems such as AMRs, AGVs, conveyors, and

robotics into production environments.

• Strong understanding of material flow and lean manufacturing principles.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robot programming (e.g., Fanuc), machine vision systems, or laser

marking technologies.

• Familiarity with digital twin modeling, simulation tools, or virtual commissioning.

• Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD or ePLAN.

• Experience contributing to enterprise standards or Center of Excellence initiatives.

• Ability to support launch activities and production ramp-up planning

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong background in industrial controls

and automation integration to join the Autonomous Robotics Center’s Center of Excellence

(CoE). This role focuses on validating and standardizing controls strategies for automated

material handling systems (AMRs, AGVs, conveyors, robotics), ensuring reliable deployment

across GM manufacturing sites. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in

controls engineering, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for continuous

improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead validation and integration of controls systems for automated material handling

technologies across manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, and plant personnel to

troubleshoot and resolve controls-related issues during installation, commissioning,

and launch.

• Develop and maintain standard controls architectures, PLC logic templates, and

interface specifications.

• Participate in equipment design reviews and risk assessments to ensure compliance

with safety and electrical standards.

• Support system debug and issue resolution during equipment installation and ramp-up

phases.

• Contribute to documentation efforts including system schematics, operating

procedures, and training materials.

• Review simulation assumptions and system behavior to ensure accurate controls

representation.

• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities for improving system reliability and

uptime.

• Coordinate with IT teams on network integration and system connectivity.

• Follow standardized processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives