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Job Posting Title

Controls Co-op

Job Description Summary

AAM is seeking candidates that are passionate about automotive engineering & design, excel academically, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program. Candidates must also be able to present evidence of academic excellence.

Job Description

• Assist the Controls Engineer in the development of controls designs and hardware for new and refurbished forging equipment, automation, and their integration.
• Assist the Controls Engineer in the development and application of vision technology for inspection and bin picking.
• Learn and apply standards that define the minimum controls requirements of Metal Forming equipment.
• Learn and apply national electrical safety standards for new, refurbished and existing Metal Forming equipment.
• Identify and implement advanced machine control, sensor, vision, and robotic technologies.
• Project manage suppliers as they design and build Metal Forming equipment control systems and machine integration solutions.
• 30% travel to local Detroit area plant locations for equipment installation, startup, and debug.

Required Skills and Education

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S without requiring visa sponsorship.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrolled in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics degree program, with emphasis on hands-on lab work.
• Graduation Date of 2025 or later.
• Ability to work 20 hours per week during school year, full time when not in school
• Exposure to safety requirements involving electrical systems.
• Exposure to ladder logic and HMI programming (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Exposure to robot programming and debug.
• Basic understanding of AutoCAD Electrical (2013 or newer) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven problem solving skills.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) 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, AAM is bringing the future faster for a safer and more sustainable future.We work together to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

With our global footprint, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the unique voices of our diverse workforce.Be part of the future with #TeamAAM.

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