Engineer, Senior – Automation

General Motors

Controls Engineer executing automation projects at GM Technical Centre India. Involves project management, hardware/software designs, and collaborating with global teams for efficiency.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, hardware and software design, and automation systems within the automotive industry. Proficient in implementing GM Global standards and conducting thorough testing and validation processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementRockwell PLC ProgrammingEmulate 3D SoftwareControl Systems KnowledgeRoot Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringAutomation SystemsPLC ProgrammingHMI SoftwareMachine Vision HardwareRobot ProgrammingElectrical/Mechanical DesignSafety Design KnowledgeCost EstimationMaterial Procurement

Soft Skills

CommunicationTrainingCoordinationProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Emulate 3DRockwell PLCSiemens HMIEplanFANUC Robots

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryControl SystemsProject ExecutionBIW ProjectsLegacy Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and control projects including project scope, issues, risks and schedule
Handle issues to closure
Communicate project status and ensures all internal customers are aware of progress through project meetings, status reports and reviews
Participate in Investment studies, preliminary design discussions for any new or expansion projects
Responsible for inhouse engineering on Hardware designs, software designs, Emulation, Integration & Commissioning at site
If its Turnkey project, Guide & approve Hardware/ Software designs done by contractors for various projects in the region
Conduct offline testing & Buyoff at supplier’s site
Implement GM Global tools for design of hardware & software to ensure minimum debug on site
Train suppliers and Engineers of other GM units
Validate designs and provide feedback to Global Centre w.r.t GM standards
Responsible for deploying GM Global standards across all projects
Responsible for training and Integrating Suppliers to enforce to GM standards
Responsible for performing Root cause analysis
Prepare & Share lessons learnt for the projects completed
Coordinate project timing schedule, design deliverables and safety aspects with team
Jointly conduct test runs for equipment at site as per process
Coordination with other units of GM (worldwide) for Global projects
Develop & Maintain components in Emulate 3D (Electrical & Mechanical)
Develop Electrical & Mechanical models using Emulate 3D
Thorough knowledge of Plant Floor System related to Automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters/ bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / Electronics Engineering / Instrumentation Engineering
10+ years' experience in any Automotive companies or Software Companies with Automation background
In depth knowledge of control systems and/or control systems in automotive assembly plants
Knowledge on PLC, HMI, Drives, Networks along with strong programming skills preferably Rockwell PLC
Project management and site execution skills
Thorough knowledge of Rockwell PLC software, Siemens HMI software as well as interfaces to other controls systems
Knowledge of Emulation softwares like Emulate 3D, etc
Knowledge of Machine Vision hardwares/softwares (Matrox)
Thorough knowledge of PLC hardware and software design and engineering
Knowledge of design for health and safety will be helpful
Knowledge on equipment selection, cost estimation, material procurement is an advantage
Should be able to read Electrical/mechanical drawings, layout and have design capabilities
Acquaintance with Eplan for hardware design and experience on Siemens HMI will be an added advantage
Ability to understand legacy equipment & propose solutions in case of upgradation
Knowledge of interface to upper level systems
Basic Knowledge on programming skills such as XML, C#, J Script, VBA, Python etc.
Knowledge on Robot Programming and troubleshooting, preferably FANUC Robots
Knowledge on Robotic applications like spot-welding, arc-welding, dispensing, roller hemming etc
Acquaintance with Robot simulation studies and experience on Robot simulation software will be an added advantage
Robot interface with other equipment (PLC, Line Controller, Other Machines etc)
Experience in large BIW projects
Ability to understand electrical and electronic requirements for mechanical equipment’s.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities