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Job Posting Title

Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in Detroit, Michigan!

This individual leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are broad and varied, requiring inclusion of technical and business context and solving of non-routine problems.

At AAM, we value our associates and offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses both bonus opportunities, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, and more. We firmly believe in the development of our associates and provide a wide array of training programs to foster their personal and professional growth.

Job Description

• Evaluates control systems, products, components, and applications.
• Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.
• Confirms control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
• Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
• Ensures integrity of process and build data collection.
• Provides information to manufacturing, process, and other engineering fields by answering questions and requests.
• Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
• Manages supplier development and delivery.
• Identifies problems and implements solutions with minimal guidance.
• Adheres to established company standards and systems, along with safety standards and practices.
• Self-directed management of job tasks in support of plant operations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree in relevant Engineering or technical training equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with manufacturing processes and equipment interaction (including internships or other educational programs).
• Willing and able to adopt flexible work hours in order to support the launch of manufacturing processes.
• Willing and able to travel locally and internationally to support program launches.
• Can interact with machinery through HMI or laptop connection.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.
• Understanding of gauging methods and ability to use gauging equipment without assistance.
• Knowledge and implementation experience of Ethernet and serial data protocols.
• Familiarity with basic electronics and embedded system programming.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and intermediate programming methods.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots – recovery and teaching points on a teach pendant.
• Troubleshoot, read, and edit PLC logic and CNC programs.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.