Controls Engineer

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Controls Engineer

Detroit, Michigan. This is a fully onsite role.

The Controls Engineer leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of machinery and automation for use in manufacturing. Applications are sophisticated, requiring cross-disciplinary integration and wide application of concepts.

• Designs electrical drawings, ladder logic, HMI programs and integrate Safety PLC control systems for machinery and automation.
• Works with equipment suppliers and ensures compliance with AAM equipment specifications.
• Works with equipment design team and provides recommendations on equipment design and integration.
• Works with contractors and is responsible for the electrical installation portion of equipment.
• Supports plant maintenance and controls teams.
• Collaborates with and mentors less experienced team members and students.
• Understands safety in manufacturing environments and how it applies to controls design.
• Understands and ensures alignment with NFPA & OSHA regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related field, Trade School, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in a controls engineering position.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Control Logix, Servo Controllers, HMI products and software.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, fluid power systems, and robot integration and programming.
• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills.

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit

As a member of TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM… and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Automotive