AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing · 20 hours ago
2nd Controls Technician
North Vernon, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAAM - American Axle & Manufacturing is a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier. The Controls Technician supports production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing equipment, focusing on electrical and controls systems while also assisting with mechanical and hydraulic repairs as needed.
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Responsibilities
Support production operations with maintenance and repair of electrical, controls, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled equipment, machine automation, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks
Support automated equipment including 3-axis CNC mills, conveyors, robots, refining machines, and sintering-related equipment
Diagnose machine faults using structured troubleshooting methods and return equipment to service quickly and safely
Read and work from electrical schematics, ladder logic, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation
Assist with controls modifications, machine improvements, and automation reliability projects
Research and identify replacement parts, components, and controls hardware as needed
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per work orders and maintenance schedules
Follow all safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and plant operating standards
Complete maintenance logs, checklists, and basic documentation to communicate work performed and equipment status
Qualification
Required
Strong background in industrial electrical and controls troubleshooting
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls
Ability to read and understand electrical prints, ladder logic, and schematics
Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment
Ability to work independently on the shop floor and prioritize production needs
Good communication skills and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
Preferred
Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience
CNC machine and robotic automation exposure
Sintering, heat-treat, or high-temperature process equipment experience (preferred but not required)
Company
AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing
On February 3, 2026, Dauch Corporation (formerly American Axle & Manufacturing) acquired Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries – GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
PR Newswire
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DBusiness Magazine
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