Controls Technician

Overview

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.

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design, development and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC-related issues.
• Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participate in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, as well as injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to management.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, the physical condition of the workplace, or the assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer requirements, internal requirements or test quality, notify management immediately.
• Follow the Quality System requirements for ISO/TS including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product.

• Demonstrated experience in Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting; strong MS Office skills; willingness to work overtime as per job requirements.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Control Tech preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (Device Net, Ethernet IP).
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron).
• Basic knowledge of electrical devices (proximity switches, load cells, LVDTs, signal conditioners, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.

• Team-oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks; demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix
  500 and RSLogix
  5000 platforms, RSLogix, Panel View and Panel View Plus…