Controls EngineerMagna International Inc. • Tecumseh, Essex County, CA

Controls Engineer

Magna International Inc. • Tecumseh, Essex County, CA

1 day ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

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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.## ## ## ##

Group Summary :

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities :

General Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for assisting in the PLC system development and maintenance to ensure that manufacturing operations run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively, leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Standard Duties & Responsibilities

## Lead, develop, and empower team members.

## Support compliance to Magna Standards such as MMSA, MAFACT and MQS systems.

## Support compliance to IATF, ISO 14001 and TISAX systems.

## Complies and upholds the expectations of internal standards, processes, and legislative requirements.

## Conduct in accordance with the Magna Charter, Magna Operating Principles and Corporate Ethics guidelines.

## Promotes and ensures adherence to Company, Legislative and Magna Safety practices.

## Achieve technical confidence to challenge current standards and progress division to the next level.

## Responsible for monitoring and improvement initiatives related to Key Operating Indicators assigned by GM.

## Responsible to identify any potential or actual Health & Safety concerns to ensure risks are mitigated and compliance to legislation is consistently maintained at all times.

## Support quality, safety, environmental and sustainability objectives.

## Complete corrective and preventive actions as appropriate for any non-conformance within jurisdiction and assist with non-compliances identified during customer / internal and / or external audit.

## Participate in the continuous improvement and cost reduction activities using problem solving methods.

## Participate in company meetings and key events as required.

## Responsible for ensuring adherence to daily 5S activities and cleaning schedule.

## Work with other departments towards overall plant goals.

## Any other requests deemed reasonable by management.## Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities

System Development :

Design & implement new electrical hardware & software applications to support operational needs including PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, and vision systems. Provide training & support on new systems. Design & maintain reports for applications.

Collaboration :

Liaise with cross functional teams for required inputs and assistance for projects or programs.

Continuous Improvement :

Evaluate performance of existing systems to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Design & modify control systems as needed to accommodate production changes; Perform regular maintenance and updates on manufacturing software to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Troubleshooting :

Effectively troubleshoot areas of concern with existing code with the goal of mitigating any potential impact on operational needs

Training :

support the delivery of technical training to the maintenance and engineering teams.

Device Management :

Program, troubleshoot and improve error proofing devices; Investigate and research new technologies and equipment for operational enhancement opportunities.

Compliance & Security :

Ensure that manufacturing software systems comply with industry standards and regulations and implement security measures to protect sensitive data.

Vendor Coordination

: Work with software vendors to address issues, implement updates, and ensure that the software meets the organization's operational and security requirements.

Records :

Create and maintain documentation for software systems, including user manuals, training materials, and technical specifications in compliance with record retention requirements.

Team Participation

: Participate in Fast Response Communication meetings / GEMBA walks as required.

Projects & Programs :

Responsible for initiating tasks & provide data to support required deliverables for new projects or programs.

Support :

Back up representative for department Support Staff as requiredQualifications

Education :

A bachelor’s degree or diploma in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or comparable) is preferred

Additional Training

: Courses or training in Robotics; Project Management; Database Management; IT Security; Participation in workshops, seminars, & conferences related to manufacturing technology and software an asset.

Experience

: 2 years in related field preferred.

Characteristics :

Able to communicate effectively with coworkers; Effective trouble shooting; Possess leadership skills; Promotes teamwork; Instills empowerment; Ability to uphold confidentiality & integrity.

Technical :

Knowledge / experience with of CAD / Electrical Drawings; PLC Application Software; Hardware Applications; VBA Programming; MES Systems; ERP Systems; SQL Databases; Data Integration; Cloud Computing; BI Tools; Networking; Intermediate skill level with Cognex / Keyence vision systems; Proficient Computer Skills; Automotive related knowledge an asset.

NOTE

: The nature of the role requires availability during scheduled shifts & off shifts in the event of any issuesConfidentiality## Confidentiality is critical for Magna, it’s Customers and Employees.## As a team member, each employee is responsible to : ## Protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.## Report any suspected security incidents or breaches immediately.## Ensure information is used solely for the purpose for which it was intended.## Maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, both during and after employment with Magna.##

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment :

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. 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 Seating

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