Controls Engineer

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to :

• To maintain or improve upon all hardware required for control systems located on facility floor.
• Complete design of electrical control systems including creation of electrical schematics using AutoCAD for new and retrofit welding and assembly equipment.
• Understand, support, and program complete PLC and HMI programs located in equipment on the facility floor.
• Understand and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Understand and support robotic programming located in equipment on the facility floor. (ABB S4, Motoman MRC XRC NX100, Fanuc RJ2 RJ3)
• Assist engineers in specifying ancillary robotic welding equipment including weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners.
• Use computer-based engineering software and equipment : (PLC and HMI base programs, PC based programs, CAD based programs)
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Test suspect control or electrical devices for failures.
• This role is salaried-exempt and part of the Engineering Team reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Required experience :

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five (5) years' experience as Controls Engineer in a manufacturing environment, automotive industry a strong plus.
• Knowledge of HMI, Motoman, ABB, and Fanuc programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Adaptive to a fast-paced manufacturing environment; automotive industry a plus.
• Hands-on mentality and willingness to get dirty as it relates to new equipment build and commissioning, launch.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a manufacturing environment; automotive industry a plus.

Working conditions :

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be :

This position is located at our Jaytec facility, in Milan, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features :

• Milan Dragway
• The Hack House Museum
• Charming historic downtown and beautiful parks

Why you’ll enjoy working here :

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance : Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far.

We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities : Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development : We empower all our Associates from entry-level to senior-level with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
30+ days ago