Controls Technician

AAM•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

A Controls Technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and maintains electrical equipment and assists with the design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems. The role supports production by troubleshooting and repairing equipment, analyzing machine and conveyor problems, resolving quality issues, and adjusting work processes to meet production schedules. The technician also works with Engineering on process and 10-foot-circle improvements and assists with parts research as needed. Other duties may be assigned by the manager.

Responsibilities

Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment that is down.
Navigate ladder logic, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
Work with electrical systems ranging from 24 V DC to 480 V AC.
Use test equipment such as a multimeter, megger, phase rotation meter, and oscilloscope.
Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems involving CNC mills, lathes, shapers, and forge press controls.
Learn Keyence laser software and 2D barcode software to make adjustments.
Use familiarity with Fanuc or Nachi robots for recovery, point adjustment, and program changes.
Assist with project-related design, installation, and commissioning of controls systems.
Apply a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and equipment.
Assist with general parts research as necessary.
Analyze and resolve machine and conveyor problems.
Establish or adjust work processes to meet production schedules.
Resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Drive a forklift, scissor lift, and/or articulating arm boom truck.
Work with Engineering on process and 10-foot-circle improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.