Senior Controls Engineer

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion‑agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

As a Sr. Controls Engineer, you will be accountable to maintain PLC based controls systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation, and support Plant floor automation control systems for new and existing equipment.

• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams to enhance continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and overall production initiatives.
• Hands‑on knowledge of PLC, ABB, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motorman.
• Develop and support motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency, and DC systems.
• Design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Work on Plant floor as needed with multi‑disciplinary team to troubleshoot and resolve automation issues to maintain/improve production efficiency.
• This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechatronics Engineering. Open for equivalent years of experience as Controls Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience as Controls Engineer in automotive manufacturing; strongly preferred welding assembly facility.
• Exceptional knowledge of PLC, ABB, advanced HMI programming, Fanuc and Motorman.
• Advanced electrical/mechanical aptitude, working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving, self‑starter, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills within a multi‑disciplinary manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing methodologies are a strong plus.
• Advance proficiency with MS OFFICE, ERP, AutoCAD systems. CAD a plus.

If this position aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career, and make valuable contributions to our Grand Ledge Maintenance Team!

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Manufacturing

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance

Lansing, MI • $‑$

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