Controls Engineer

 We Are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company 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.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Complete design of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls systems for new and retrofit equipment.
• Understand, support, and program complete PLC, HMI, network devices and related hardware for new equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed in support of the manufacturing facilities company-wide. 
• Use computer based engineering software and equipment: (PLC and HMI programs, Motion Control programs, PC based programs, CAD based programs).
• Works on plant floor as needed.  

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

Required experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
• Minimum three (3) years of years of related technical hands-on experience.
• AB PLC and HMI programming software at an intermediate level.
• Motoman programming languages at an intermediate level. (preferred) 

Working conditions:

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

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Belleville Plant 1 facility, in Belleville, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Close to Metro Park
• Restaurants and Dining
• Highway (I-94 and I-275) 

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• 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! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through 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.