2nd-Shift Engineering Technician: PLC & Automation

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Royal Oak (MI); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dauch Corporation in Royal Oak, Michigan is seeking an Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift onsite to lead design, testing, installation and maintenance of large-scale industrial equipment used in manufacturing.

The role emphasizes PLC programming (Rockwell), ladder logic, VFDs, electrical system upkeep, and problem solving in a union automotive setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure safety during upgrades and maintenance.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably as an industrial electrician or controls technician.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment within the automotive industry preferred.

Aufgaben

• Maintains, repairs, installs, replaces, or rebuilds a diverse range of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Programs, modifies, and troubleshoots PLCs, with hands-on experience in ladder logic, Rockwell Automation software, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and production machinery components.
• Supports the reliable operation of production machines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and calibrates various types of electrical, electronic, and induction heating equipment.
• Handles maintenance and repair of electrical systems for both facility and production equipment, including wiring in accordance with code.
• Safely operates the articulated boom and scissor lift, ascends stairs, and works on elevated mezzanines.
• 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 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Rockwell Automation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rockwell Automation software

PLC programming

VFDs

Jobbeschreibung

Dauch Corporation in Royal Oak, Michigan is seeking an Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift onsite to lead design, testing, installation and maintenance of large-scale industrial equipment used in manufacturing.

The role emphasizes PLC programming (Rockwell), ladder logic, VFDs, electrical system upkeep, and problem solving in a union automotive setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure safety during upgrades and maintenance.