Controls Technologist

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:
Your role with us:

• Responsible for the installation, de-bug, and maintenance of new and existing PLC-based control systems.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC-related issues.
• Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participate in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors, and other internal staff.
• Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely, and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Associate degree or trades qualification in Engineering, Mechatronics, PLC, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Control Technician/Technologist preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000, Factory Talk View Studio.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands, and HMI usage.
• Ability to work overtime as per job requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, etc.).
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex).
• Demonstrated ability to use proximity switches, load cells, solenoids, relays, signal conditioners, etc.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specifications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented, ability to interact with people at all levels and departments.

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:
Magna Seating