Control Engineer

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Magna International is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers and is dedicated to delivering mobility solutions. The company’s competitive capabilities include body exteriors and structures, power and vision technologies, seating systems, and complete vehicle solutions.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Control Engineer who will provide programming, installation, and maintenance to new and existing production equipment.

Must be proficient in Siemens PLCs

Education Level

• 2 or 4-year Degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Work Experience

• 4 years of job-related experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Evaluate and make recommendations on new and existing equipment updates
• Exemplify a Safety-First approach by obeying safety rules and procedures, wearing PPE at all times, and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promote an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard
• Follow and support Magna Body & Chassis and Magna’s operating principles
• Implement improvements in cycle time of robotic welding and assemblies
• Set up new programs, PLC ladder logic, robot interfacing, and documentation
• Support efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey
• Support quality and environmental policies
• Train personnel in the use of robots and PLCs
• Troubleshoot programming failures and make adjustments as necessary
• Work with vendors or contractors, displaying the company’s core values

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate
• Ability to communicate with others, both verbal and written
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups
• Able to clearly and effectively respond to questions from management and customers
• Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret reports, instructions, technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, and business correspondence
• Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control wiring
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with associates, customers, and vendors
• Intermediate computer skills required
• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty
• Must have good organizational skills
• Proven knowledge of PLCs and programming with the ability to program/teach robots
• Solid knowledge of metal stamping, spot welding, and assembly processes

Physical Demands

• Involves physical activity, which occasionally requires strenuous activity.
• Involves frequent lifting of up to 40 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, and reaching.

Employer’s Statement

Magna International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company hires based on 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.