Controls Engineer
Amsted AutomotiveShelby Township, Michigan, United States
Posted September 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Amsted Automotive, formed in 2021 from the merger of Burgess‑Norton, Means Industries, Transform Automotive, and SMW Manufacturing, is a global supplier of high‑volume automotive, off‑highway, and mining components. With 21 manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company produces more than 200 million parts and assemblies each year, leveraging advanced metal‑forming, cold‑forming, and powder‑metal technologies. Its expertise extends to propulsion solutions for electrified, hybrid, and internal‑combustion powertrains, positioning it as a leader in next‑generation vehicle manufacturing. By strategically locating production in customers’ regions—including 13 U.S. facilities—Amsted reduces tariff exposure and supply‑chain risk, offering a resilient, customer‑centric supply model.
Job Description
TransForm Automotive is seeking an Afternoon Shift Controls Engineer to support their Shelby Twp facility. The role will focus on developing and supporting equipment availability and performance across all facilities.
Requirements
- Works with the product interface to the assembly plant and other levels within the organization for the manufacturing execution systems
- Take lead in supporting machine failures through the maintenance escalation process
- Take a leading role in safety circuit functionality and verification
- Support for developing user interfaces for operators and integrating them into the MES and CMMS systems
- Responsible to assist in defining connections to existing equipment for integration into MES systems
- Maintain backups of MES, PLC, Robot Software-related equipment configuration
- Research and prove out innovative ways to improve processes, making them more efficient and flexible
- Integrate and program assembly processes in primary facilities
- Concept, quote, procure, and implement solutions to various assembly and transformational product processes
- Configure equipment and add required programming to new and existing equipment
- Assist in the definition of wiring required for gathering data from equipment
- Work with Sr. Controls Engineers and manager to learn, develop skills, and assist with controls projects across AAG as required.
- Support department maintenance troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures for equipment
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Incentive Bonus
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401K
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Short-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Discount Programs