AUTOKINITON · 2 days ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Grand Ledge, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence and high-quality execution in the automotive components manufacturing sector. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will maintain PLC based controls systems and support plant floor automation control systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Maintain PLC based controls systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation, and support Plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment
Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to enhance continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and overall production initiatives
Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems
Design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment
Work on Plant floor as needed with multi-disciplinary team to troubleshoot to resolve automation issues to maintain/improve production efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering. Open for equivalent years of experience as Controls Engineer
5+ years of experience as Controls Engineer in automotive manufacturing; strongly preferred welding assembly facility
Exceptional knowledge of PLC, ABB, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motorman
Advanced electrical/mechanical aptitude, working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics in a manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving, self-starter, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills within a multi-disciplinary manufacturing environment
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies are a strong plus
Advance proficiency with MS OFFICE, ERP, AutoCAD systems
Preferred
Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies are a strong plus
CAD a plus
Company
AUTOKINITON
At AUTOKINITON, we’re more than just an automotive supplier — we’re the backbone of vehicle performance and safety.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Thanopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
Scott Kehoe
Chief Financial Officer
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