Off Shift Controls Technician

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Job Posting Title

Off Shift Controls Technician

Job Description Summary

A Controls Tech will diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical equipment. Assist with project related design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems.

Job Description

• Troubleshooting and repair of down equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves machine and conveyor problems.
• Assist the Controls Engineer in the development of controls designs and hardware for new and refurbished manufacturing equipment, automation, and their integration.
• Assist the Controls Engineer in the development and application of vision technology for inspection and bin picking.
• Apply national electrical safety standards for new, refurbished and existing Metal Forming equipment.
• Identify and implement advanced machine control, sensor, vision, and robotic technologies.

Required Skills and Education

• Ability to navigate ladder logic. Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Previous experience working with 24 DC to 480 volts AC.
• Utilization of test equipment such as a multi-meter, megger, phase rotation meter
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability and knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / equipment.
• Proven experience in automotive engineering
• Effective communication abilities.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.

About AAM:

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

Why Join #TeamAAM:

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.

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