Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN)

AUTOKINITON is 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.

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.
• Understand, support and develop complete motor drive configuration for servo, variable frequency and DC  systems.
• Understand, implement and support robotic programming.
• Support new program equipment launch activity as it relates to startup, debug and achieving performance  objectives.
• Use computer-based engineering software and equipment: (PLC and HMI programs, Motion Control  programs, PC based   programs, CAD based programs).
• Evaluate and apply new technology as required.
• Direct activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation and operational testing conform to functional specifications.
• Troubleshoot systems, new and existing, as needed in support of the manufacturing facilities company-wide.
• Support new model launches and improvement teams.
• Participate in cross functional and program management team activities as required.
• Identify and implement cost savings.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Works on plant floor as needed.
• Help in departmental operation wherever necessary.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality in all duties.

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

Required experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 
• Five (5) to (8) years of related technical hands-on experience preferred.
• High level of cooperation and commitment.
• Natural problem solver.
• Ability and willingness to Learn.
• Adaptive to a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and ability to work productively for long periods of little to no supervision.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply corporate standards for equipment and tooling.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office at an intermediate level.
• Allen Bradley PLC and HMI programming software experience.
• Mitsubishi PLC and HMI programming software experience.
• Fanuc and Yaskawa programming language experience. 
• Ability to work with MQ1 and QAD databases.

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 AUTOKINITON in Shepherdsville, KY offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Jim Beam Distillery
• Churchill Downs
• Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

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.