Advance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead digitization, automation, and smart manufacturing technologies across our operations, advancing our plant’s Industry
4.0 initiatives, improving efficiency, elevating data visibility, and driving continuous improvement through modern manufacturing solutions.

• Lead the planning, execution, and validation of automation and digitization projects, including robotics, IIoT systems, MES enhancements, machine connectivity, and data analytics tools.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation, data collection, and smart technology implementation.
• Support deployment and integration of Industrial IoT sensors, machine monitoring platforms, digital work instructions, and connected operator tools.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure seamless commissioning of advanced technology solutions.
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize automation systems—including PLCs, robots, and vision systems—as part of project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, and standard work with a digitization‑first approach.
• Lead data‑driven continuous improvement projects using OEE, downtime analytics, and machine data to drive performance gains.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new automated equipment.
• Train cross‑functional teams on new technologies, ensuring adoption and long‑term sustainability.
• Ensure all digitization and automation initiatives comply with safety standards, cybersecurity protocols, and company policies.
• Design, program, and troubleshoot robotic systems, including industrial robotics, cobots, and automated tooling.
• Lead integration projects for new robotic cells, conveyors, end‑of‑arm tooling, and machine vision systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on automation‑related downtime.
• Support plant engineering teams with continuous improvement initiatives to improve cycle time, quality, and throughput.
• Create and maintain documentation: schematics, preventive maintenance plans, and programming standards.
• Train maintenance and production staff on robotic system operation and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and company safety standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or Industry
  4.0 deployment.
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, robotics systems, SCADA/MES platforms, or IIoT devices.
• Strong understanding of data collection, machine connectivity, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience leading complex technical projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Industry
  4.0 platforms, digital twins, or automated quality awareness.

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, hiring based on experience, qualifications, and 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 and prohibits certain application methods to comply with GDPR and data privacy laws.

Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent

Group:
Magna Seating