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.