Controls Technician College Co-Op
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Controls Technician College Co-OpJob Description Summary
The Controls Technician Co-op training program is a 12-month program designed to recruit and develop high-potential controls technicians for critical roles within our manufacturing facilities at AAM.Job Description
This program begins in June of each year and is made up of 2-3 rotations to give participants well-rounded training to prepare them for success as an Electrical/Controls Technician at one of our manufacturing facilities. During this 12-month co-op position - Controls Technician Co-ops will receive on-the-job training in areas such as:
- Power circuit design
- Electrical & Machine Safety Standards
- Electrical Drawing Development
- PLC Programming (RSLogix & Others)
- HMI Design (PanelView & Others)
- Trouble shooting real-world controls issues
- Instrumentation and Data Collection
- Networking with varying Fieldbusses
- Machine/Database Integration
Required Skills and Education
We are currently in the selection phase for the 2025 – 2026 year and are looking for outstanding students with the following qualifications:
- Pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree fulltime, completed between May & December 2026
- Degree in the following or related fields:
- Automated Systems Technology
- Mechatronics
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Ability to work 25 – 30 hrs/week
- Willing to travel
- Willing to relocate after the program
- Willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift in a manufacturing facility after the program
Possible locations for full-time position at the successful conclusion of this 12 month program:
- Fraser MI
- Auburn Hills MI
- Fort Wayne IN
- Minerva OH
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.Success Profile
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- Innovative
- Results Oriented
- Growth Oriented
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