Automotive Controls Engineer – PLC & HMI Specialist
AUTOKINITON
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Job summary
AUTOKINITON is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain PLC-based controls for manufacturing automation and instrumentation in our Michigan facility. You will support plant floor automation for current and new equipment, troubleshooting electrical/controls issues and driving continuous improvement as part of a six-person Engineering Team.
The role requires 5+ years in automotive controls engineering, strong PLC/HMI/Fanuc/Motoman knowledge, and the ability to design and implement electrical,
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent).
- 5+ years as Controls Engineer in automotive manufacturing; welding assembly facility preferred.
- Exceptional knowledge of PLC, ABB, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motoman.
Responsibilities
- Maintain PLC-based controls systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
- Support plant floor automation for new and existing equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical/controls issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to enhance lean manufacturing and production initiatives.
- Develop and support motor drive configurations for servo, VFD, and DC systems.
- Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls for new and retrofit equipment.
- Collaborate with engineering team to resolve automation issues and improve production efficiency.
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Job description
AUTOKINITON is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain PLC-based controls for manufacturing automation and instrumentation in our Michigan facility. You will support plant floor automation for current and new equipment, troubleshooting electrical/controls issues and driving continuous improvement as part of a six-person Engineering Team.
The role requires 5+ years in automotive controls engineering, strong PLC/HMI/Fanuc/Motoman knowledge, and the ability to design and implement electrical,
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