Controls Engineer

American Axle & Manufacturing
Detroit, MI

Job Posting Title

Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to join our team. The Controls Engineer focuses on leading the research, development, design, testing, and deployment of cutting-edge manufacturing controls technologies. The position supports a wide range of applications, requiring both technical expertise and business awareness to solve complex, non-routine problems and drive innovation across manufacturing processes.

Job Description:

  • Evaluates and develops new technology and determines how it can be applied to improve current manufacturing processes and technics.
  • Prepares and/or reviews electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls drawings; collaborates with related engineering teams to evaluate components, materials, and suppliers.
  • Ensures integrity of process and data collection.
  • Analyze existing systems and develop solutions to provide improvements.
  • Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates
  • Communicate with executive leadership to explain technical detail of projects
  • Leads the creation of new and modifications to existing specifications.
  • Lead and mentor co-ops, interns, entry level engineers.
  • Support plants and their controls teams as required.
  • Manages supplier development and delivery.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or 1-3 Years experience
  • Proficient in Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s
  • Proficient in Fanuc Robot Programming and Roboguide
  • Proficient in programming languages, Python, C#, & SQL.
  • Proficient in Vision Technology
  • Proficient in AutoCad Electrical
  • Experience with Deep Learning Technology
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Basic 3D modeling software experience (NX preferred)

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Discover how we’re Bringing the Future Faster at AAM.com.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Posted 2026-05-06

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