Controls Engineer
We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )
AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.
We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.
To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:
· To maintain or improve upon all hardware required for control systems located on facility floor.
· Read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
· Complete design of electrical control systems including creation of electrical schematics using AutoCAD for new and retrofit press and manufacturing equipment.
· Understand, support, and program complete PLC and HMI programs located in equipment on the facility floor.
· Understand and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC systems.
· Understand and support robotic programming located in equipment on the facility floor. (FANUC Material Handling).
· Assist engineers in specifying ancillary robotic welding equipment including weld guns, torches, cabling, dress out, tool changers, tip dressers, and torch cleaners.
· Strong understanding and technical knowledgeof Siemens Step 7 Version 5.5.
This a full-time salary role in the Engineering Department team and reports to theEngineering Manager.
Required experience:
· High level of cooperation and commitment.
· Natural problem solver.
· Ability and willingness to learn.
· Adaptive to a fast-paced environment.
· Mechanical Ability.
· Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision.
· Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling.
· Hands-on mentality and willingness to get dirty as it relates to new equipment build and commissioning, launch.
Working conditions:
· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you’ll be:
This position is located at our Detroit, MI Euclid plant. Our plant has close proximity to downtown Detroit events and sporting activities. Be a part of Detroit's comeback!
Community features:
· Comerica Park home of the Detroit Tigers.
· Ford Field home of the Detroit Lions.
· Eastern Market (fresh food marketplace).
· Restaurants, concerts, and broadway shows at Fisher Theatre.
Why you’ll enjoy working here:
· Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
· Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
· Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
· Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.
AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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