AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 1 day ago
IT and Controls Managers
Bluffton, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. They are seeking IT and Controls Managers to oversee system integration, manage control system architecture, and ensure the integrity of manufacturing processes using advanced technologies.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManagement Information SystemsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Review the design, recommend the control system architecture, products, components, and applications using IPF, PLEX, FIS, Ignition and SCADA, and apply them in manufacturing processes. Maintain and manage the processes
Identify and resolve system integration and automation issues, related to Ignition, IPF, SCADA and PLEX systems. Manage all systems integration across the facility
Evaluate new and emerging manufacturing control, and automation technologies, adapting into specifications and company standards
Configure, deploy, diagnose, manage, and maintain the ICS Defender Firewall, Hirschmann and Stratix switches installations. Ensure integrity of EtherNet/IP FieldBus communications including industrial network diagnosis and security solutions with Rockwell and CISCO technology
Manage VMware Architecture with VSphere 5 to achieve, maintain, and improve IT4 level 4 in compliance within corporate standards
Evaluate, design, recommend, configure, and install innovative technology for vision systems using KEYENCE and COGNEX technology, to improve safety and quality
Use Microsoft SCCM and Macrium Site Manager, install and maintain Windows OS and Infrastructure up to date. Manage Auto-Backups with Macrium Site Manager system
Use Factory Talk Asset Center to configure, execute, and maintain backups for PLC, Robots, HMI, and control automation devices using Rockwell technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, or related degree, or foreign equivalent degree
5 years' post baccalaureate progressive experience working in the automotive field in the position of IT Plant Floor Engineer, IT Engineer, Controls Engineer or other IT and Controls Engineering positions
5 years' experience in Managing Industrial Networks with Cisco Technologies
5 years' experience in Factory Talk Asset Center Configuration with Rockwell Technologies
5 years' experience in Managing VMware Architecture with VSphere 5 and later versions
5 years' experience in Managing SQL Server DB's for IPF, PLEX, SCADA and Ignition systems
5 years' experience in Managing Auto-Backups with Macrium Site Manager system
5 years' experience in Managing and installing Windows OS using Microsoft SCCM
5 years' experience in Industrial Network diagnosis and Stratix Switch configuration with Rockwell Technology
5 years' experience in Using KEYENCE and COGNEX vision systems
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM (NYSE: AXL) designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (36)
2024 (28)
2023 (39)
2022 (51)
2021 (33)
2020 (28)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.1B
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
2017-04-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Dauch
CEO
Christopher May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
2026-01-17
Company data provided by crunchbase