Controls Engineer - Robotics & Automation
Location: Whitmore Lake, MI
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Rate: Up to $50/hour W2 or up to $55/hour C2C
Position Overview
Cullerton Group is seeking a Controls Engineer - Robotics & Automation to support advanced manufacturing automation and robotic systems at a customer facility in Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
This is a hands-on, onsite position requiring direct experience working within General Motors manufacturing environments and a strong background in FANUC robotics, robotic vision, controls integration, startup, and troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate will hold current GM GRS certification and have hands-on experience programming and supporting FANUC CRX collaborative robots and FANUC 3D Vision/3DV systems.
Responsibilities
Program, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize FANUC robotic systems, including FANUC CRX collaborative robots
Configure and support FANUC 3D Vision/3DV systems for robotic guidance, part identification, positioning, and automated manufacturing applications
Support robotic system integration, installation, startup, debugging, commissioning, and production launch activities
Program and modify robotic paths, positions, frames, Tool Center Points (TCPs), payloads, and application parameters
Troubleshoot robot faults, controls issues, I/O, sensors, communications, safety systems, and peripheral equipment
Configure and validate robot-to-PLC, vision, tooling, and other automation-system interfaces
Perform robot calibration, mastering, touch-ups, recovery, and cycle optimization
Support safety configuration and validation, including FANUC DCS and applicable GM safety requirements
Diagnose automation and equipment issues and drive problems through root-cause identification and resolution
Support production and engineering teams during equipment launches, commissioning, validation, and ongoing manufacturing operations
Ensure robotic applications and automation systems comply with applicable GM Global Robotics Standards (GRS) and customer specifications
Review and interpret electrical drawings, controls documentation, robot layouts, and equipment specifications
Work directly with controls, robotics, manufacturing, maintenance, and integration teams to resolve technical issues
Required Qualifications
Current GM GRS certification
Previous hands-on experience supporting automation or robotics within a General Motors manufacturing environment
Strong FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting experience
Hands-on experience with FANUC CRX collaborative robots
Experience with FANUC 3D Vision / 3DV
Experience with robotic startup, commissioning, debugging, and production support
Ability to configure and troubleshoot robot I/O, communication interfaces, sensors, and safety systems
Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing equipment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and controls documentation
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to work onsite in Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Preferred Qualifications
FANUC DCS safety experience or certification
FANUC iRVision experience, including 2D and 3D vision applications
Experience with FANUC RoboGuide
Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC-based automation systems
Familiarity with GM controls and automation standards such as GCCS and GCCH
Experience with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, or similar industrial communication networks
Experience supporting automotive assembly, material handling, inspection, joining, or other automated manufacturing applications
Work Environment
This position is primarily hands-on and will require work directly with robotic and automated manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment. The Controls Engineer will work closely with engineering, integration, manufacturing, and production personnel to bring automation systems into production and resolve equipment issues efficiently.