AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you will get to:

• Provide te necessary Electrial Controls Engineer skills and leadership to the Engineering and Operations to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Intermediate to advanced level position where Associates have reached competency in the discipline. Understands and applies concepts. Performs varied and more complex tasks, using independent judgement with minimum supervision. Makes decisions within broad parameters.
• Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurables to support the departmental goals.
• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Program PLC ladder logic.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.
• Generate wiring schematics and control drawings with AutoCAD, maintain all plant electrical prints.
• Work closely with engineering team to define system control needs.
• Designs, develops and tests electrical control methods, materials, processes and results.
• Select industrial control components, assist with MRO crib.
• Assist corporate controls in engineering changes and new programs.
• Champion assigned engineering changes communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registration (ex. TS 16949, ISO 14001, etc.).
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
• Responsible for adhering to all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing daily work activities.
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized and verify individual usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the work team.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.
• 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.).
• This role is part of the Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

Required Skills:

• HS Diploma/GED with Lead/Sr. Electrical Maintenance Technician in an automotive manufacturing environment or Certified Industrial Electrician.
• Minimum three (3) years of related technical, hands-on electrical controls for equipment.
• Must have Automotive Manufacturing/Stamping experience.
• Lead/Sr. Maintenance Technician or Controls Engineer with excellent ‘hands on’ electrical/mechanical aptitude in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
• Understanding electrical/controls circuitry, schematics, Ethernet, factory automation systems (Activplant), and server networking.
• Knowledge of NEC and general machine safety, electrical safety and machine guarding components; high level of safety awareness (RIA and OSHA}.
• Hands-on experience with optical/inductive/capacitive sensors, motors and drive systems, contactors, starters, relays, switches, power supplies and transformers, electrical enclosures, and wiring devices.
• Knowledge of ANSI standards for presses and assembly machines in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proven excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Computer literacy and good knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD.

Working conditions:

We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Bardstown facility in Bardstown, KY, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Small, friendly community
• Voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America”
• Autokiniton Bardstown was voted the “2022 Best Manufacturing Facility in Nelson County”

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: **** Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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