What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Automation Lead position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
The Manufacturing Automation Lead at AAM will lead the design and implementation of advanced control systems for large-scale manufacturing processes. This role requires strong technical expertise in electrical engineering, automation, and safety compliance.
- You will design and recommend control system architectures, products, components, and applications used in manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless integration and resolving system issues.
- Evaluate new and emerging technologies, adapting them into specifications as appropriate to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Confirm control system functionality, including safety compliance, by designing and executing test procedures.
- Prepare and review electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings, collaborating with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
- Maintain process integrity and data collection, providing information to manufacturing, process, and other engineering disciplines.
- Ensure equipment operating efficiency by performing periodic audits, troubleshooting breakdowns, and implementing process improvements.
- Manage supplier development and delivery, maintaining project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
- Work on multiple, complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field from an accredited college/university or Trade School or equivalent work experience.
- 1 year of experience in electrical drawings, ladder logic, HMI programs, and integrating Safety PLC control systems for machinery and automation.
- 8 - 10 years experience in controls engineering or related position.
- 2 - years experience in automation, robots, and maintenance.
- Understanding of safety in a manufacturing environment and how it applies to controls design.
- BASIC understanding of fluid power systems preferred.
- 1 - year of experience in Allen Bradley PLC's, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software.
- 2 - years working with CNC troubleshooting.
- Understanding of NFPA & OSHA regulations.
- Preferred experience working with Fanuc robots, Kuka robots, Allen Bradley , and electrical troubleshooting.
