Engineering Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Engineering Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment that values diversity and innovation. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll troubleshoot and enhance control systems while contributing to the future of mobility. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact from day one in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an industrial electrician or controls engineer.
• Experience in union manufacturing and automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Programs and troubleshoots logical controllers and drives.
• Evaluates and tests electrical and electronic systems.

Skills

Industrial Electrical Skills

Controls Engineering

Troubleshooting

Programming Logical Controllers

Maintenance of Electrical Systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Engineering Technician

Job Description Summary

#TeamAAM is looking for an Engineering Technician to join our Metal Forming team in Royal Oak, Michigan.

The Engineering Technician leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are broad and varied, requiring inclusion of technical and business context, and solving of non-routine problems.

Ready to join the team that is Bringing the Future Faster? Apply today!

Job Description

• Maintains, repairs, installs, replaces, or rebuilds a diverse range of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Programs, edits, troubleshoots, and wires logical controllers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and components on 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.
• Manages supplier development and delivery.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial electrician or controls engineer.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in the automotive industry.

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. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.

AAM 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. AAM 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]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.