Manufacturing Controls Engineer: Innovate & Optimize

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Fraser (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Fraser, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. The role leads design, testing, installation and maintenance of large-scale electrical control systems for manufacturing.

The position requires evaluating control technologies, preparing drawings, ensuring safety compliance, and collaboration with manufacturing and other engineering teams. A relevant degree and 2+ years of controls experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a controls engineering position.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field from an accredited college/university or Trade School.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supporting IT Functions
• All other duties as assigned

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field from an accredited college/university or Trade School.

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Fraser, MI is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our team. The role leads design, testing, installation and maintenance of large-scale electrical control systems for manufacturing.

The position requires evaluating control technologies, preparing drawings, ensuring safety compliance, and collaboration with manufacturing and other engineering teams. A relevant degree and 2+ years of controls experience are required.