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Controls Engineer - Casting

Job in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35275, USA
Listing for: Magna International Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* What we offer:

** At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.##

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Summary:

** Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
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* Job Responsibilities:

**** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS**:1) Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
2) Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).3) Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control4) Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems5) Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems6) Create, maintain and keep all electronic data bases: all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics;

panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation7) Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule8) Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment9) Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections
10) Maintain all sub machine control data highways
11) Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards
12) Handle confidential information on a regular basis
13) Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
14) Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment
15) Participate in Continual Improvement activities
16) Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies
17) Promotes good housekeeping (5S)18) Perform other duties as required.
** POSITION REQUIREMENTS
**** SKILL** (Ability to do the job)
· Use of Siemens Simatic Manager to Tia 16, Siemens PLC, Drives, Touch panels, and Fanuc Robots
· Design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic
· Use of RS232, RS422, DH485, Ethernet, DH+, Device Net, Control Net and remote I/O communications protocol
· Ability to work well with a group or team & to build and maintain positive Team Memberrelations
· Prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
· Effectively present information and respond to questions from management, Team Members, suppliers and customers
· Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics to help troubleshoot issues
· Maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact
· Manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines
· Work flexible hours to be available for three shifts
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
** Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 50 pounds, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, and occasional stooping and bending.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USEDSome of the equipment and tools used for the job are a computer, telephone,Copier / printer, PLC, network connections, and basic tools required in aluminum die casting.
** KNOWLEDGE
* *** EDUCATION**:
High School Diploma or GED required;
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, etc., or…
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