IOT Controls Technician

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.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Scope of Position:
Supports the controls, connectivity, and data collection systems of manufacturing equipment, assembly lines, test stands, CNC machines, robotics, programmable controllers, sensor networks, and real-time monitoring systems to enable Industry 4.0 initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, controls engineering, industrial automation, or Industrial IoT environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Experience working in automotive Tier-1 or Tier-2 manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience supporting plant launches and automation projects is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Immediate, Open Position

$70,000 to $80,000

Troubleshoots production equipment and automation systems, including PLCs, CNC machines, robotics, sensors, and associated infrastructure. Develops and implements machine connectivity solutions using DBXX standards, CBM architecture, OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, and industrial networking protocols. Programs, configures, and supports PLCs, HMIs, industrial devices, and acquisition systems used throughout the operation. Develops specifications for data extraction, sensor integration, and system interfaces. Designs and implements automation and Industrial IoT solutions for equipment monitoring, testing, and performance analysis.

Supports installation, commissioning, debugging, and validation of automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, IT, and vendors to deploy technology solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. Develops and supports JavaScript, Python scripts, SQL queries, APIs, and automated workflows to collect, process, and analyze operational information. Creates and maintain Grafana dashboards to improve live data visibility, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement.

Supports predictive maintenance and condition-based initiatives through sensor deployment and trend analysis. Utilizes problem-solving techniques such as 8D, root cause analysis, design of experiments, and mistake proofing to resolve technical issues and improve performance. Assists in defining project scope, estimating costs, and evaluating investments related to automation, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 projects. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, industry standards, and best practices related to smart manufacturing and Industrial IoT.

Interfaces with machine builders, controls engineers, and product engineers to integrate automation, reporting, and equipment performance requirements. Supports standardization and continuous improvement efforts related to DBXX implementation, machine integration, and facility-wide data architecture. Familiarity with…