Controls Technician

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical support to set‑up personnel, manufacturing, and engineering in all phases of manufacturing.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities to improve OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) metrics through downtime reduction, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and improved efficiency.
• Troubleshoots, identifies, implements, and maintains controls systems, including PLC, Vision, Robotics, and Servo.
• Conducts manufacturing process verification via manual records or through implementation of automated controls.
• Develops work standards for current tools, machines, and equipment in designated area and maintains accurate records.
• Provides training and work direction to other staff. Performs other duties as necessary.
• Acts as a first‑line responder to independently investigate, find root cause and implement immediate and long‑term corrective action for out‑of‑tolerance process variance and equipment downtime.
• Communicates with process engineering and support personnel to ensure robust process and solutions.
• Assists in development and implementation of quality procedures, work instructions and standards. Understands Magna Mirrors Holland’s quality policy and assures compliance with ISO/IATF systems.

• B.S. Degree in Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3 years’ experience troubleshooting PLCs, Vision Systems, Robotics, and/or Servo Systems. Experience with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Denso, Cognex, Keyence, GVI, Yaskawa, Bekhoff, and Wago is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish communication with all controls systems in area of responsibility for troubleshooting and programming purposes.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to work with internal and external contacts and to lead, train, and support other staff in a team environment.
• Strong project management and problem‑solving skills to work on projects independently under minimal work direction.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That is why we are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.

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Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent

Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting