What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Controls Engineer position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
Day to date responsibilities are leading the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are complex, requiring cross-disciplinary integration and wide application of concepts.
- Designs and recommends the control system architecture, products, components, and applications used in manufacturing processes; identifies and resolves system integration and interface issues.
- Evaluates new and emerging 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 disciplines 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.
- Manages supplier development and delivery.
- Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
- Works on multiple, complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills And Education
- 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
