Controls Engineer

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Controls Engineer to drive development, testing and deployment of advanced manufacturing controls technologies. Lead projects across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while mentoring interns and coordinating with suppliers and executives.

You will evaluate new tech, review control drawings, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and performance in our Detroit-area facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or EE; 1–3 years engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic control drawings.
• Ability to communicate technical details to executives.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and applies new technology to improve manufacturing processes.
• Prepares and reviews control drawings; collaborates with engineering teams.
• Ensures data integrity and effective process monitoring.
• Analyzes existing systems and implements improvements.
• Maintains project documents using approved templates.
• Communicates project details to executive leadership.
• Leads and mentors co-ops, interns, and entry-level engineers.
• Supports plants and their controls teams as required.
• Manages supplier development and delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs & HMIs

Fanuc Robot Programming

Python, C#, SQL

Vision Technology

Deep Learning

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

NX

Job description

Job Posting Title

Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team. The Controls Engineer focuses on leading the research, development, design, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge manufacturing controls technologies. The position supports a wide range of applications, requiring both technical expertise and business awareness to solve complex, non-routine problems and drive innovation across manufacturing processes.

Job Description

• Evaluates and develops new technology and determines how it can be applied to improve current manufacturing processes and technics.
• 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 data collection.
• Analyze existing systems and develop solutions to provide improvements.
• Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates
• Communicate with executive leadership to explain technical detail of projects
• Leads the creation of new and modifications to existing specifications.
• Lead and mentor co-ops, interns, entry level engineers.
• Support plants and their controls teams as required.
• Manages supplier development and delivery.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or 1-3 Years experience
• Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC's and HMI's
• Proficient in Fanuc Robot Programming and Roboguide
• Proficient in programming languages, Python, C#, & SQL.
• Proficient in Vision Technology
• Proficient in AutoCad Electrical
• Experience with Deep Learning Technology
• Experience with data analysis
• Basic 3D modeling software experience (NX preferred)

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. Discover how we're Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

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