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Dauch is looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Rochester, Indiana. This is a hands-on, fully onsite position. The Senior Controls Engineer leads the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing. Applications are complex, requiring cross-disciplinary integration and wide application of concepts.

Designs and recommends the control system architecture, products, components, and applications used in manufacturing processes; identifies and resolves system integration and interface issues. Evaluates new and emerging 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 and support to manufacturing, process, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines by answering questions and requests and participating in projects. Keeps equipment operating by performing periodic audits; troubleshooting breakdowns; requesting supplies; defining and reviewing preventive maintenance plans; calling for repairs; and implementing process improvements. Manages supplier development and delivery. Maintains project documents using approved methodology, tools, and templates. Works on multiple, complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance. Validates control system functionality, including safety compliance. Identifies areas for improvement in the current operating system. All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience in an industrial automation environment.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with robotics (Fanuc and ABB).
• Hands-on experience with Siemens/Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting Fanuc CNC Controls.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as needed to support the operation.

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch 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. Dauch 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, 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.

We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com.

Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.