Controls Engineer Split Shift 1st2nd

Autokiniton; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team in Plymouth, Michigan. This full-time role offers the opportunity to maintain and program PLC systems, lead projects, and support continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to operational excellence and a collaborative work environment, this company provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and ample growth opportunities. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and looking to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

14 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job Training

Work-Life Balance Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum three years of hands-on experience in electrical controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

AutoCAD

Factory automation systems

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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 be:

• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation
• Program PLC ladder logic
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
• Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints
• Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs
• Designs, develops, and tests electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results

This full-time, salary, role is a part of our team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of related technical, hands on experience
• Working knowledge of Ethernet, factory automation systems, and server networking
• Excellent "hands on" electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Understanding electrical/controls circuitry and schematics
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

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 Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

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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