What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at American Axle & Mfg., Inc.?
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Job Posting Title
Controls EngineerJob Description Summary
#TeamAAM is looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team in North Vernon, IN on 1st shiftTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Ready to Bring the Future Faster with #TeamAAM? Apply today!
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.
- Work with equipment suppliers and ensure compliance with AAM equipment specifications.
- 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.
- Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
- Manages supplier development and delivery.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in electrical drawings, ladder logic, HMI programs and integrating Safety PLC control systems for machinery and automation.
- 2 years' experience in a controls engineering position or related
- Experience troubleshooting PLC's, electrical circuits, and Fanuc Robots.
- Basic understanding of fluid power systems.
- Experience with vision systems.
- Experience in Allen Bradley PLC's, Servo Controllers, HMI products, and software.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics or related field from accredited college/university or Trade School or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to work across multiple shifts as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of NFPA & OSHA regulations.
- Ability to work with contractors.
- Able to assist the maintenance team in troubleshooting machine breakdowns.
- Understanding of safety in a manufacturing environment and how it applies to controls design.
- Basic experience with CNC troubleshooting.
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.
