Controls Engineer; 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of the plant electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Responsibilities include the installation and technical support of PLC‑based hardware and software. The goal is to ensure the plant operates smoothly and efficiently while meeting quality and safety standards.

These duties cover the more significant responsibilities; additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Plan and execute new installations, upgrades, and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support business goals.
• Read, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen‑Bradley and Siemens preferred) using laptop computers.
• Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer quality issues, analyze plant processes, and implement improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics.
• Proactively develop improvement suggestions to enhance plant performance, equipment reliability, and uptime.
• Create programs to minimize and limit downtime.
• Ensure error‑proofing devices are programmed to be checked in real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
• Ensure all sensors, processes, and relevant parameters are checked in real time to ensure process compliance and stop processes when malfunctions are detected.
• Write programs that provide sufficient information for operators to troubleshoot and maximize process capabilities while minimizing equipment wear and tear.
• Support implementation of Factory 4.0 initiatives.
• Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.
• Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to prevent loss.
• Design, develop, and improve new machine controls including CNC, robotics, transfer systems, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vision systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and facility problems as they arise.
• Assist in defining statements of requirements, specifications, and standards for new and modified equipment.
• Assist in performing preventative and predictive maintenance activities as assigned.
• Repair equipment as needed.
• Develop a maintenance program for control systems and perform maintenance.
• Continuously improve the preventive maintenance program for control systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including IATF 16949, Mafact, ISO
  14001 (EMS), and the Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources.
• Work independently or in teams on work assignments.
• Follow MIOSHA, Magna, and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required PPE.
• Report unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology certification, or five or more years of equivalent experience and education. Must have a minimum of five years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens), robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred, HMI programming (RS Logic Suite, FTView, Siemens Programming Suite), networking (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, Device Net, Control Net, RS232), electrical schematics interpretation, continuous improvement mindset, and ability to multitask.

Working knowledge of Omni Links and Wintress preferred.

• Language:
  Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and document forms as required.
• Mathematical:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Computer:
  Knowledge of AS400 and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Mechanical:
  Comfortable with running and troubleshooting machinery; familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Reasoning:
  Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Problem Solving:
  Conduct structured problem solving individually or in teams; apply 5 Why methodology; research to identify root causes and find solutions; make decisions based…