Controls Technician

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Auburn Hills, MI

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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 equipment uptime and production by resolving machine, conveyor, and quality issues, adjusting work processes, and collaborating with Engineering on process improvements. It also includes parts research and other duties assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Ability to navigate Allen-Bradley and Siemens ladder logic.
• Ability to work with 24 V DC to 480 V AC.
• Ability to use a multimeter, megger, phase rotation meter, and oscilloscope.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems in CNC mills, lathes, shapers, and forge press controls.
• Ability to learn Keyence laser software and 2D barcode software and make adjustments.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Nachi robots for recovery, point adjustment, and program changes.
• Understanding of some aspects of project-related design, installation, and commissioning.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and equipment.
• Ability to drive a forklift, scissor lift, or articulating arm boom truck.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing down equipment.
• Navigate ladder logic for Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
• Use test equipment, including 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 and adjust Keyence laser and 2D barcode software.
• Recover, adjust points, and make program changes on Fanuc or Nachi robots.
• Assist with project-related design, installation, and commissioning.
• Apply a basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and equipment.
• Research parts 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, or articulating arm boom truck.
• Work with Engineering on process and 10-foot-circle improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed