Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Work with process/product engineering and maintenance to make necessary changes to equipment for improvements, system upgrades, preventative procedures, product changes, and new product launches.
• Contributes to cross-functional project teams supporting activities related to controls issues including, but not limited to, programming PLCs, Human Machine Interface (HMI) robots, welders, and troubleshooting electrical controls.
• Aid in the updates, modifications, and continuous improvement of existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
• Assists in the planning, scheduling and supervision activities related to the repair, maintenance and/or installation of electrical and mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Directly participates in mechanical and electrical repairs utilizing a working knowledge of three phase electrical, servo-motors, tool & die repair, pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, welding, etc.
• Acts as a technical team lead on all mechanical and electrical projects to ensure that production machinery uptime and production throughput is maximized in quantity and quality.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair production machinery and related equipment.
• Ensures proper controls-specific documentation delivery from the Original Equipment Manufacturer(s) and maintains documents (e.g., electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, robot programs, and machine power distribution) throughout equipment life cycle and documents any changes during that time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field required.
• 5+ years related experience required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other PLC hardware and programming.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings/blueprints/diagrams.

Qualifications

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies.

Skills

Technical expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.

Benefits

Comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA).

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Flexible Spending Agreement

Health Savings Account

Child & Dependent Care Savings Account

401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance/Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holiday

Paid Sick & Personal Time

Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us

AJM was originally founded as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.