We are AAM. We have the POWER to move the world.

At AAM, we're looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We're growing and building #TeamAAM to be the best. Join us!

IT Applications Engineer College Co-Op

We are AAM. We have the POWER to move the world.

At AAM, we're looking for associates who push boundaries and drive solutions for the future. Innovators. Thinkers. Dreamers. Doers. No matter the role or function, every associate is a piece of what makes AAM great. We're growing and building #TeamAAM to be the best. Join us!

We are currently seeking a candidate for a IT Applications Engineering College Co-op at our Southfield Office.

Support IT system related to Manufacturing operations and their support groups. Most of this support can be done remotely but there may be a trip required to a local AAM site. Work with the IPF development team to validate and update documentation.

Job Function:

1) Individual contributor that has a solid understanding and application of theoretical principals of computer systems.
2) Designs, tests, debugs, and maintains moderately complex computer systems.
3) Performs a variety of duties and tasks including set up, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of computer systems.
4) Applies standard application engineering techniques, practices, procedures, and criteria in all but the most complex situations.
5) Solves fairly complex user inquiries that may arise during day-to-day operations.
6) Performs assignments under minor direction and supervision.
7) Ability to work independently, and as a member of multi-functional team.
8) Communicate effectively with computer personnel, users, and other staff who may have no technical background.

Position Requirements:

1) Must be enrolled in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree program at a college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a graduation date of December 2018 or later.
2) Knowledge of Manufacturing operation (Data collection, validation, error proofing, Labeling, etc).

3) Knowledge of Databases (MS SQL Server).

4) Familiarity with Factory Automation Software (Iconics, Intellution, OPC).

5) Knowledge of Visual Studio and other Microsoft development tools.

6) Knowledge of Bar code Scanner and Printer.

7) Familiar with performing Backups of Operating Systems and Application.

About American Axle & Manufacturing

For over 20 years, customers around the world have entrusted AAM to design, engineer, validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming, powertrain, and casting technologies for automotive, commercial and industrial markets. Today, we are a premier global Tier 1 automotive supplier with broad capabilities across multiple product lines to deliver efficient, powerful and innovative solutions for our customers. We've earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our steadfast commitments to quality, operational excellence and technology leadership.

AAM delivers power. We deliver power literally through vehicle components, systems and innovation, but we also deliver power in ways unseen. We power our associates, their families, and the communities in which we operate. Our global team of over 25,000 associates has a clear vision of where AAM is going and how we are going to get there. After all, they are the reason we are a leader in the automotive industry. We are powering the future. We are AAM. Move with us, and join #TeamAAM.

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