Controls Engineer

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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:• Develop and maintain PLC and HMI programs for using Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens WinCC.• Configure and troubleshoot Siemens Simotion for motion control applications.• Utilize Beckhoff TwinCAT for automation programming and system integration.• Support daily operations by providing troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of automation systems.• Able to set-up and debug network protocols, such as Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, etc.• Able to read electrical schematics.• Able to work effectively within a team environment.• Able to select electrical and controls hardware and software components.• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks.• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and in written.• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.• Responds to request for service in timely manner.• Has a high level of analytical and creative problem-solving skills?
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The controls engineer works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise. Must be flexible in hours of work to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.). Ability to travel internationally (if required) and to work overtime may be required to meet customer expectations.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in a very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:• Equipment: Laptop PC, telephone, photocopier, etc.• Software: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), PLC Software
KNOWLEDGE:• Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCat 3, Siemens Simotion, Siemens WinCC• IEC61131• SCADA Development systems• Knowledge of efficiency tracking, root cause analysis, and KPIs• Knowledge of electrical code (NEC and NFPA)• Competent with AutoCAD Electrical• Preferred - Licensed Industrial Electrician with apprenticeship.
EDUCATION: • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
WORK EXPERIENCE:• Minimum 7 years' experience in automotive and manufacturing environment• Experience applying machine safety requirements (ISO 12100 & 13849)
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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International