Controls Engineer

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We are proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the global.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be accountable to maintain PLC based controls systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation, and support Plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to enhance continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and overall production initiatives.
• Hands-on knowledge of PLC, ABB, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motoman.
• Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Work on Plant floor as needed with multi-disciplinary team to troubleshoot to resolve automation issues to maintain/improve production efficiency.
• This role is part of a six-member team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering. Open for equivalent years of experience as Controls Engineer.
• 4+ years of experience as Controls Engineer in automotive manufacturing; strongly preferred welding assembly facility.
• Exceptional knowledge of PLC, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motoman.
• Advanced electrical/mechanical aptitude, working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, self-starter, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies are a strong plus.
• Advance proficiency with MS OFFICE, ERP, AutoCAD systems. CAD a plus.

If this position aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career, and make valuable contributions to our Grand Ledge Engineering Team!