Controls Engineer

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Overview

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. Magna Exteriors focuses on products such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive and related markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to Manufacturing / Process Controls, installation, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems, etc.
• Act as technical expert for electrical controls, program logic controls, robot programming and troubleshooting, vision inspection system programming.
• Program or modify HMIs (e.g.; RS Logix 500 & 5000, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Ignition and Python).
• Determine correct controls for all poke yokes (Vision Systems, PLCs, and Robotics).
• Write logic to create handshakes between equipment and IT systems.
• Build and wire control panels; keep and update all equipment drawings and electrical prints up to date as changes are implemented.
• Create and deliver training materials; train support personnel as required.
• Identify and correct safety issues inside the facility; ensure a safe working environment by following safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective maintenance specifications and preventative maintenance programs for all equipment to ensure productivity.
• Participate in the design of custom process automation machines, equipment, systems, devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
• Recommend equipment improvements and / or manufacturing methods to improve performance.
• Coordinate mechanical / electrical system modifications with external vendors and maintenance personnel.
• Support maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems; work with production, maintenance and engineering to optimize equipment performance.
• Assist in quote preparation by reviewing and helping select robots and PLC products for identified applications; support cost-saving initiatives.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests for equipment changes; assist in vendor contract negotiations as needed.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap costs and improve productivity and quality.
• Assist in new program launches and pilot builds; help determine resolutions to customer issues through process and design changes; support IATF16949 : 2016 implementation.
• Develop Best Practices to ensure lessons learned are applied to new programs and processes.
• Support cost savings activities : problem solving, root cause analysis, capital payback analysis, and lean manufacturing analyses.
• Engage with vendors to determine product specifications and procure equipment / materials for continuous process improvements.
• Provide estimates of production times, staffing requirements and related costs for management decisions, including simulated trials.
• Must be extremely flexible for off-shift availability and representation.
• Investigate new and emerging technologies relevant to Magna Modular Systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Special Knowledge & Skills

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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. Magna asks applicants not to send applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws.

Worker Type : Regular / Permanent

Group : Magna Exteriors

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