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Controls Technician - GM Plant (Closure Lines / Retrofit Work)

Cullerton Group

Orion, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Automotive Manufacturing, Commissioning, Control Engineering, Fanuc Robotics, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Retrofit, Safety Process, Startup, Systems Administration/Management, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Orion, MI
POSTED
24 days ago
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Controls Engineer in Orion, MI and Spring Hill, TN. The work will be done onsite. These are long term contract opportunities. Compensation is up to $44/hr. Additionally, all travel and lodging expenses will be paid including a $55/day meal per diem.  Job Summary
We are seeking experienced Controls Engineer to support retrofit, launch, and validation work within General Motors (GM) manufacturing plants.

This is a hands-on, plant-floor role focused on supporting closure lines and body-in-white systems. The work involves validating installed equipment, troubleshooting controls issues, and executing GM production and safety checklists during line modifications and ramp-up activities.

This is not a design role—candidates must be comfortable working directly on active production lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support retrofit (“kit”) work on existing GM production lines
  • Perform validation and checklist execution (SCS, NPS, red tag / green tag audits)
  • Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and robotic systems on the plant floor
  • Verify tooling, equipment, and system functionality during installation and ramp-up
  • Work alongside plant teams to support production readiness and issue resolution
  • Assist with startup, commissioning, and line support activities
Required Experience (Must Have)
  • Prior experience working inside GM manufacturing plants
  • Direct experience with closure lines (doors, hoods, liftgates, fenders) or body-in-white systems
  • Experience with retrofit, launch, or production support in automotive environments
  • Hands-on troubleshooting experience with:
    • Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000)
    • HMIs (FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal)
  • Strong understanding of plant-floor processes, safety protocols, and validation procedures
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with GM Global Common Controls (GCCS) standards
  • GM-related certifications (GCCS, hardware/network training, etc.)
  • Experience working on multiple GM plants or automotive programs
  • Background with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA)
Education
  • Degree not required
  • Relevant hands-on experience in GM environments is the priority
Work Environment
  • 100% onsite in active manufacturing plants
  • Fast-paced, high-production environment
  • Must be comfortable working on the plant floor for extended periods
Travel & Expenses
  • Travel required depending on assignment location
  • Per diem and travel support available (details to be discussed)

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