Senior Controls Engineer- Press Maintenance

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Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

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Position: Senior Controls Engineer
- Press Maintenance

Location: Howell, MI

Job : 299

# of Openings: 1

Primary Job Function:

The Senior Engineer – Stamping Press Maintenance is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of stamping press equipment and related systems. This role leads preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives, provides advanced technical troubleshooting, drives continuous improvement efforts, and supports production goals by minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment efficiency.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Ensure maximum uptime and performance of stamping press equipment (mechanical, hydraulic, servo, transfer, tandem, and progressive systems).
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead press rebuilds, major repairs, and equipment upgrades.

• Provide technical expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Improve spare parts management and maintenance planning processes.
• Support capital improvement and automation enhancement projects.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with production, tooling, quality, and engineering teams to optimize press operations.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new stamping equipment.
• Coordinate with OEMs and external service providers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• A machine or tool background.
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical presses (200–2000+ ton preferred).
• Experience with hydraulic systems, PLC troubleshooting, and automation systems.
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams or major equipment projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Mechanical press systems (clutch/brake, flywheel, crankshaft, slide adjustments)
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred)
  • Servo feed systems and coil handling equipment
  • Die protection systems and press controls
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Results‑oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.

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