Controls Engineer I

Autokiniton • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

AUTOKINITON is a Tier 1 automotive supplier with vertical integration capabilities spanning engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. The Controls Engineer I is a full-time, salaried position on the Engineering Team, located at the AUTOKINITON plant in Chicago, Illinois, and reports to the Engineering Manager. The role supports manufacturing automation and instrumentation, electrical controls, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. AUTOKINITON describes its workplace as dynamic and collaborative and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls, or automation engineering; equivalent years of experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
• Working knowledge of PLC/CNC systems, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley, and ABB and FANUC robots.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Electrical background as an electrician or technician.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values, and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Coordinate resources to identify root causes and fixes, and break problems into items that can be validated.
• Guide the design, development, and testing of electrical control methods, materials, and processes, and assess results.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations with electrical and controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution match.
• 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• On-the-job training.
• Learning management systems.
• Advancement opportunities from within the organization.
• Support for employees’ personal and professional priorities as they affect well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level