Controls Technician

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 Controls Technician who will be responsible for the installation, servicing, and maintenance of all automated PLC control systems with the purpose of supporting the production needs of the company.

Education Level

• Degree or Diploma in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on automotive experience with Rockwell Automation PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and SLC 500 series)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to create and modify PLC programs to optimize system performance or accommodate process changes.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements in PLC logic and control strategies to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
• Experience with Panelbuilder32 and other HMI platforms for creating user-friendly operator interfaces.
• Expertise in backup and restore procedures for PLCs, HMI projects, and industrial networks to ensure rapid recovery after failures
• Knowledge of FactoryTalk View Studio for developing and maintaining HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Knowledge of safety PLCs (e.g., Guard Logix, PILZ) and safety relay systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley Guard master, ABB Vital).
• Proficiency in programming with Studio 5000/RS Logix 500 for ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams.
• Proficiency in testing and troubleshooting industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Device Net, DF1), including diagnosing connection issues between PLCs, HMIs, and field devices.
• Program and maintain vision systems and other peripheral devices, ensuring accurate data collection, image processing, and communication with PLC and HMI.
• Program, configure, and integrate MOTOMAN and Fanuc robots into automated systems, ensuring seamless communication between robots and PLCs for tasks such as material handling, welding, and assembly.
• Use diagnostic tools such as Rockwell’s Relinks, RS Net Worx, and Logix Designer to identify communication faults, device failures, or network issues.

General Points-

• Comply with defined Business Management and Environmental Management Systems requirements.
• Ensure that all environmental requirements are identified and addressed when performing duties.
• Ensure that all safety requirements are being carried out when performing duties.
• Provide support for the continuous improvement initiatives within Tech form.
• Provide support in the attainment of Tech form’s operating system goals as outlined by the key graphs.
• Carry out all duties focusing on the goal of internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Other duties, as may be assigned by the supervisor or designate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail is key as the position involves work on equipment that is not easily replaced.
• 309A/442A electrical license would be a definite asset.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Attends to Details/Organizes Work
• Dependable
• Goal/Task Oriented
• Mathematical Aptitude
• Multi-Tasks
• Solves Issues
• Troubleshoots Problems
• Works with Minimal Supervision

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive extended health benefits
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Three paid personal days

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.