Sr. Robotics Applications Engineer

Job Description

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

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

The Role

The Robotic Applications Engineer supports automation execution teams across plants and shops by resolving robotic technical issues, providing technical direction, standardizing automation processes, and driving continuous improvement. This role works across manufacturing engineering and plant environments to develop, test, and implement advanced robotic process technologies.

What You’ll Do

Support robotics execution teams across manufacturing centers, shops, and plants

Provide on-site and remote support for equipment startup, troubleshooting, diagnostics, reprogramming, and skilled trades interface

Respond to systemic issues affecting current production

Partner with global standards and research teams to improve robotics standards and support new technology development

Lead development and validation of new robotics and vision applications

Support advanced robotic technologies including cutting, joining, handling, laser, and vision

Support safety system solutions, including DCS

Drive common execution across programs through standards rollout, technical forums, lessons learned, and user group leadership

Create and maintain robotics execution processes and procedures

Evaluate robotic NPP projects and support repair and replace strategies

Perform layered audits at key project milestones to ensure compliance with standards and notify leadership of non-compliant solutions

Mentor students and new hires and support supplier technical development

Provide after-hours downtime support as needed

Travel and weekend work may be required, including on short notice

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Strong technical knowledge of robotics, automation processing, and application technologies such as vision, dispense, and welding

Extensive experience with Fanuc robots

Knowledge of robotic and automation safety standards

Experience developing and integrating robotic applications

Programming knowledge in Fanuc TP, KAREL, C++, and Python

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple complex assignments with a high level of autonomy and accountability

Ability to provide technical direction, mentoring, and project leadership

Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and drive continuous improvement

Proven success leading manufacturing robotics assignments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with additional robot manufacturers

2–3 years of plant assignment experience

10+ years of relevant experience

Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning

Experience with ROS/ROS2

Experience with manufacturing and industrial automation including material-handling systems, AMRs, cobots, and virtual commissioning

Familiarity with NVIDIA Isaac , Omniverse , or similar 3D/manufacturing simulation environments

Familiarity with Teamcenter , Siemens Technomatix Process Simulate , or similar tools

Understanding of plant floor operations and product design manufacturability

Global project experience across regions

Ongoing development of technical expertise

Recognition for outstanding contributions

Why Join GM

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of manufacturing automation at General Motors by advancing robotics standards, supporting plant execution, and developing next-generation automation solutions.

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

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