ARC - Senior Controls Engineer

Job Description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.  

Every day, our products move millions of people as we aim to make driving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

Work Arrangement
Onsite - This role requires you to be onsite on a full-time basis. The primary work location will be Warren, MI.
The Role
Join our Advanced Robotics Center - Product Development organization as a Controls Integration Engineer, where you will be a key contributor to the development and deployment of next-generation robotic systems. Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team, driving innovation and seamless integration of complex software
solutions into cutting-edge robotic platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the future of automation in a supportive, high-tech environment.
 What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design, develop, and maintain controls and software integration solutions for advanced robotics systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration.
• Develop End-of-Line, Sensor Calibration, and Field Software update strategies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize integration issues during all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Proactively develop and execute integration test plans to validate system functionality and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, including automation and process optimization for integration workflows.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support integration processes and best practices.
• Participate in design reviews to uphold quality standards and encourage knowledge sharing across teams.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Demonstrated ability to integrate and commission industrial automation systems by loading and configuring software onto electrical hardware to achieve full system functionality.
• Highly skilled in common automation controls related fields – machine logic, debug, robots, safety circuits, IT integration, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
• Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System), ROS2, or similar robotic middleware frameworks.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and hardware-software co-design.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing environments.
• Exposure to industrial automation protocols and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile, cross-functional engineering teams

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

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