Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift Plymouth, MI

43955 Plymouth Oaks Blvd, Plymouth, Michigan

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN) – a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering 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.

• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities
• Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints
• Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs
• Design, develop, and test electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results

This full-time, salary role is a part of our team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years of related technical, hands‑on experience
• Working knowledge of Ethernet, factory automation systems, and server networking
• Excellent hands‑on electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Understanding electrical/controls circuitry and schematics
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

• We’ll provide position‑specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

This position is located at our Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work‑life balance:
  Many of our associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well‑being.
• Growth opportunities:
  Tuition reimbursement programs, on‑the‑job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and development:
  We empower all our associates – from entry‑level to senior‑level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.