AUTOKINITON · 9 hours ago
Controls Engineer II
Grand Ledge, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAutokiniton is a Tier 1 supplier specializing in manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components. As a Controls Engineer II, you will maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and support plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Complete design of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment
Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware for new equipment installations
Understand, support and develop complete motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC systems
Understand, implement and support robotic programming
Support new program equipment launch activity as it relates to startup, debug and achieving performance objectives
Use computer based engineering software and equipment: (PLC and HMI programs, Motion Control programs, PC based programs, CAD based programs)
Evaluate and apply new technology as required
Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications
Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed in support of the manufacturing facilities company-wide
Support new model launches and improvement teams
Participate in cross functional and program management team activities as required
Optimization of transfer press curves
Identify and implement cost savings
Participates in continuous improvement activities
Works on plant floor as needed
Help in departmental operation wherever necessary
Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum three (3) years of related technical hands-on experience
High level of cooperation and commitment
Natural Problem Solver
Adaptive to a Fast-Paced Environment
Mechanical Ability
Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision
Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling
Preferred
Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level
AB PLC and HMI programming software at an intermediate level
Siemens PLC and HMI programming software at an intermediate level
Fanuc and Motoman programming languages at an intermediate level
Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD databases at an intermediate level
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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