Controls Technician

Dauch; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Controls Technician in Auburn Hills, MI to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment and CNC control systems on site. The role involves supporting design, installation, and commissioning of controls projects to drive reliability and efficiency.

Candidates should be prepared to work with ladder logic and various PLCs, and to use electrical test equipment for diagnostics. This is a hands-on, on-site position with growth opportunities within a multi-national

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and CNC controls.
• Navigate ladder logic, Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers.
• Handle 24 VDC to 480 VAC as part of system maintenance.
• Operate test equipment such as multimeters, megger, phase rotation meter, and oscilloscope.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics for installations and repairs.
• Assist with design, installation, and commissioning of controls projects and improvements.

Job description

Job Description Summary

A Controls Tech will diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment. Assist with project related design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems.

Job Posting Title

Controls Technician

Job Duties

• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of down equipment.
• Ability to navigate ladder logic, Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Ability to work with 24 DC to 480 volts AC.
• Ability to use test equipment such as a multi‑meter, megger, phase rotation meter, and oscilloscope.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems of CNC mills, lathes, shapers, and forge press controls.
• Ability to learn Keyence laser software and 2D barcode software to make adjustments.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Nachi robots for recovery, point adjustment and program change.
• Understand some aspects of project related design, installation, and commissioning.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / equipment.
• Assist with general parts research, as necessary.
• Analyzes and resolves machine and conveyor problems.
• Establishes or adjusts work processes to meet production schedules.
• Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Able to drive a forklift, scissor lift / articulating arm boom truck.
• Work with Engineering on any process and 10 foot circle improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Required Skills And Education

N /A

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain‑agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.