AUTOKINITON is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. AUTOKINITON is recognized by our customers as one of the top suppliers in our industry. At AUTOKINITON, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road including EVs!

Reasons you will love working here:

• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Work Life-Balance
• Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, opportunities for promotions, and much more
• Relocation available

As a Controls Engineer at our Meridian, MS facility, you will program PLC ladder logic, maintain PLC-based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation. You are part of the Engineering Team for launches, troubleshooting, and improvements of highly automated controls, robotic and welding systems.

• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD and maintain all plant electrical prints.
• Work closely with the Engineering Team to define system control needs.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Assist corporate controls in engineering changes and new programs.
• Guide design, develops, and tests electrical control methods, materials, processes and results.
• Champion assigned engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly with all departments.
• Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.)
• Accountable for adhering to all internal and OSHA-required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex., Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II Procedures etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology or other technical disciplines.
• 5+ years as a Controls Engineer within a manufacturing environment; automotive strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware, Ladder Logic programming and AutoCAD.
• Metal stamping and assembly experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to read and define electric drawings, pneumatic and/or hydraulic plans.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to ability to read and define electric drawings, pneumatic and/or hydraulic plans.

Apply and join a winning team!

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