Controls Engineer 70879

About the Role

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing developing and supervising all aspects of the plant electrical control systems equipment and machinery. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLCbased hardware and software. The goal is to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and efficiently while also meeting quality and safety standards. The Controls Engineer design implement and maintain processes that help manufacturers increase productivity.

Your Responsibilities

1. Responsible to plan and execute new installations upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.
2. Reads modifies and troubleshoots PLC programs (AllenBradley and Siemens preferred) using laptop computer.
3. Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues
4. Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics engineering and mechanics.
5. Proactively develops improvement suggestions to improve plant performance equipment reliability and uptime
6. Creates programs to minimize and limit down time. Ensures that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected. Ensures that all sensors processes and relevant parameters are checked in real time to ensure process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected. Writes programs in a manner that has sufficient information and is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators. Writes programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible. Supporting implementation of Factory 4.0. Create verify and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation. Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to prevent loss. Design develop and improve new machine controls including CNC robotics transfer systems electrical hydraulic and pneumatic and vision systems. Responsible to trouble equipment and facility problems as they arise. Support in defining of Statement of Requirements specifications and standards in respect to controls and programming portion for new and modified equipment. Assists in creation of and performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities as assigned. Repair of equipment as needed. Develop a Maintenance program for control systems programs and perform maintenance. Continually improve the PM program for control systems. Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources

Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology certification or 5 plus years of equivalent experience and education.
2. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
3. Must have strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
4. Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred. Experience of HMI programming including but not limited to: RS Logic Suite FTView and Siemens Programming Suite required.
5. Must have knowledge of various networks such as Ethernet/IP DH RIO DeviceNet ControlNet and RS232. Must be able to interpret and design electrical schematics.
6. Must be continuous improvement minded and must understand the 7 wastes to write effective programs. Must have ability to multitask. Must be adaptable striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise. Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred.

What we offer

At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industryleading 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.

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