AUTOKINITON · 2 days ago
Controls Engineer Sr.
AUTOKINITON is a Tier 1 supplier delivering operational excellence in manufacturing automotive components. The Senior Controls Engineer will support the company's mission by training and mentoring skilled trades, maintaining PLC based control systems, and leading projects in electrical disciplines.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in performance of daily activities
Train, coach, and mentor, the electrical controls process, for manufacturing skilled trades and mentor colleagues
Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated
Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation
Guide designs, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results
Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines
Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Experienced with Vision System
Working knowledge of PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), ABB and FANUC Robots
Lean Manufacturing experience
Excellent 'hands on' electrical/mechanical aptitude
Experience working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical calculations
Preferred
Master's Degree is a plus
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) with Company contribution match
14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December
Company
AUTOKINITON
At AUTOKINITON, we’re more than just an automotive supplier — we’re the backbone of vehicle performance and safety.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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