Controls Technician

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At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help 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.

• Troubleshoots equipment on the manufacturing shop floor as necessary to support production (CNC Machine, PLC Controls and Robotics), process problems to complete quality improvements as required.
• Knowledge of current industrial electrical standards (NEC, NFPA 79).
• Ability to create and modify electrical drawings (AutoCAD), Process & Instrumentation Diagrams and schematics when required.
• Assist with mechanical repairs as needed.
• Perform PM inspections as required.
• Follow Maintenance Manager and Team Leaders direction and task prioritization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility power distribution systems a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with Siemens, and Allen-Bradley PLC controls.
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot industrial networks (Device Net, Ethernet
  
  IP).
• Knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot machine safety circuits and applications.
• Understanding of VFD, DC and Servo Drive systems.
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex).
• Previous experience and exposure to robotics (ABB, Fanuc).
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification and update drawings as required.
• Wiring and panel building experience.

• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Technician or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification
• 2 years’ experience working in an automotive tier 1 or tier 2 company.
• Having experience with plant startups and major product launches is a plus.
• Metal forming/joining/machining, and CNC machining knowledge, an asset (turning, milling, drilling, tapping, gear hobbing, grinding, shaving, spline rolling, heat treating, OD and , laser and CD welding).
• PLC/HMI programming and maintenance to support production.
• Sound knowledge and ability to use various PC based computer applications
• Must be able to communicate in both written and spoken English

• Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
  Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
• Worker Type:
  Regular / Permanent
• Group:
  Magna Powertrain
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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