Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Dauch; Royal Oak, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation, based in Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking an Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift to install, maintain, and test large-scale manufacturing equipment. This on-site role emphasizes PLC programming, control systems, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable production operations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial electrical or controls roles, experience with Rockwell/ ladder logic, VFDs, and familiarity with automotive manufacturing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably as an industrial electrician or controls technician.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment within the automotive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs, installs, replaces, or rebuilds a diverse range of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Programs, modifies, and troubleshoots PLCs, with hands-on experience in ladder logic, Rockwell Automation software, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and production machinery components.
• Supports the reliable operation of 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Rockwell software

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial electrician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ladder logic

Rockwell Automation

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Posting Title

Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for an Engineering Technician to join our team in Royal Oak, Michigan. This is a fully onsite role on the 2nd shift.

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.

Job Description:

• Maintains, repairs, installs, replaces, or rebuilds a diverse range of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Programs, modifies, and troubleshoots PLCs, with hands‑on experience in ladder logic, Rockwell Automation software, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and production machinery components.
• Supports the reliable operation of 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably as an industrial electrician or controls technician.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment within the automotive industry preferred.

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.