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Controls Design Engineer - Electrical & Pneumatic Systems Oxbow Machine Products - 3.7 Livonia, MI Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Power electronics circuit design AutoCAD CAD software Control panels Electrical drafting for control systems projects Mechanical design Electrical control panels Tooling design Machine troubleshooting Electrical schematic reading and interpretation Industrial electrical systems Industrial equipment troubleshooting Attention to detail Troubleshooting electrical systems Design engineering Organizational skills Pneumatic systems Electrical drafting for industrial equipment projects Technical troubleshooting support Design of individual components Electronic component selection Mechanical troubleshooting Circuit boards Full Job Description About Oxbow Oxbow Machine Products is a family-owned automotive tooling company serving the industry since 1957. We design and manufacture custom final assembly tooling, including ergonomic lift assists, end effectors, fixtures, and door and instrument panel carriers. We are seeking an experienced Controls Design Engineer to take ownership of electrical and pneumatic circuit design and documentation for our custom tooling projects. The ideal candidate understands how tooling functions mechanically and can turn a mechanical concept and sequence of operations into a complete, accurate controls design package. This is an electrical and pneumatic hardware design position, not a PLC programming position. Programming experience is beneficial but is not required. Responsibilities Work closely with mechanical engineers and project managers to understand tooling function, operating sequences, and customer requirements. Design electrical and pneumatic circuits for end effectors / EOAT, ergonomic lift assists, secure tooling, and other automotive assembly equipment. Create electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and associated drawings in AutoCAD. Design circuits for gripping, clamping, lifting, rotating, locating, and releasing parts, including sensing, interlocks, and safe operating behavior. Select and size appropriate components, including valves, regulators, sensors, switches, relays, and other control devices. Review customer specifications and approved component lists to ensure designs and component selections meet project requirements. Generate accurate bills of materials with manufacturer names, part numbers, and quantities. Prepare drawing packages for customer approval, address review comments, and maintain revisions throughout the project. Coordinate with controls programmers to define operating sequences, I/O requirements, and equipment interfaces. Support shop personnel during assembly, wiring, plumbing, testing, and troubleshooting. Evaluate circuit behavior during loss of air pressure or electrical power and incorporate appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable requirements. Create operation and maintenance manuals, compile component documentation, and maintain final as-built drawings. Manage controls design deliverables across multiple projects and communicate issues that could affect build schedules. Required Qualifications Experience independently designing electrical and pneumatic circuits for custom industrial tooling or equipment. Direct design experience with end effectors, ergonomic lift assists, end-of-arm tooling, or comparable automotive assembly tooling . Proficiency in AutoCAD for producing electrical and pneumatic schematics. Ability to develop circuit designs from mechanical drawings and a sequence of operations. Experience selecting components, generating BOMs, and working with customer-approved component lists. Strong understanding of how pneumatic and electrical controls interact with mechanical tooling. Practical troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve design and build issues alongside shop personnel. Ability to take ownership of design work with limited technical supervision. Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills. A technical degree or equivalent relevant industry experience is acceptable. Demonstrated design capability and practical tooling knowledge are essential. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with automotive OEM specifications, drawing standards, and approval processes. Experience preparing operation and maintenance manuals and complete customer documentation packages. Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment and interfaces between control systems and field devices. Experience supporting equipment build, runoff, installation, or commissioning. Why Join Oxbow? Take ownership of controls design for a variety of custom automotive tooling projects. Collaborate directly with mechanical engineers and skilled shop personnel. See your designs progress from concept through assembly and testing. Join an established, family-owned company with decades of automotive tooling experience. Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Life insurance 401(k) with company matching Paid time off Flexible scheduling options Schedule Monday through Friday, day shift Eight- or ten-hour shifts, depending on project needs Overtime and weekends as needed In-person work in Livonia, Michigan Apply Please submit your resume and a brief description of your experience designing electrical and pneumatic circuits for end effectors, lift assists, or similar tooling. Include the CAD software you use and the design responsibilities you have personally handled. We are actively interviewing and looking to fill this position promptly.

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Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

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In person