Location: Royal Oak, MI
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Job Description Summary
Dauch is looking for an Engineering Technician to join our team in Royal Oak, Michigan. This is a fully onsite role on the 2nd shift.
The Engineering Technician leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are broad and varied, requiring inclusion of technical and business context, and solving of non-routine problems.
Maintains, repairs, installs, replaces, or rebuilds a diverse range of industrial manufacturing equipment and systems.
Programs, modifies, and troubleshoots PLCs, with hands-on experience in ladder logic, Rockwell Automation software, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and production machinery components.
Supports the reliable operation of production machines and related equipment.
Troubleshoots, tests, repairs, and calibrates various types of electrical, electronic, and induction heating equipment.
Handles maintenance and repair of electrical systems for both facility and production equipment, including wiring in accordance with code.
Safely operates the articulated boom and scissor lift, ascends stairs, and works on elevated mezzanines.
Evaluates control systems, products, components, and applications.
Evaluates new manufacturing and control technologies, adapting into specifications as appropriate.
Confirms control system functionality, including appropriate safety compliance, by designing and/or executing test procedures.
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 build data collection.
Provides information to manufacturing, process, and other engineering disciplines by answering questions and requests.
Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements.
Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates.
All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
High School Diploma or GED.
5+ years of relevant experience, preferably as an industrial electrician or controls technician.
Experience working in a union manufacturing environment within the automotive industry preferred.
Job description provided by American Axle & Manufacturing.
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