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Automation Technician, B Crew (32.00hr)

Magna International

Job Location:

Warren, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 August 2026 (27 days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates exterior trim modular systems front-end modules including fascia active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors Magna provides everything needed from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly to help automakers create sleek state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Position Overview:

Oversees all activities related to process controls maintenance manufacturing installation support documentation and testing activities of all equipment including but not limited to robotics assembly on-line fixtures conveyor systems etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment is running in accordance to specifications. Including the troubleshooting debugging start-up and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.
Technical expert for electrical circuits program logic controls robot programming vision inspection and automation.
Coordinate the development in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specification and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment to ensure top performance of equipment.
Participate with automation team in the design of Automated: machines equipment systems devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods.
Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.
Support Maintenance with the repairs of equipment in the event of a failure
Work closely with production maintenance and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment.
Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate equipment changes.
Execute continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap cost and improve productivity and quality.
Assist in the preparation and execution of all new program launches including supporting of all pilot build activities as needed.
Assist in determining resolutions to customer issues through the implementation of process and design changes as they relate to equipment.
Assist in the implementation of TS16949 objectives.
Support cost savings activities: problem solving cost saving analysis root cause analysis capital payback analysis process manufacturing analysis i.e. lean manufacturing VE/VA analysis.
Must be extremely flexible for off shift availability and representation.
Investigate new and emerging technologies that may be of interest to Magna AIM Systems.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work flexible work hours (i.e. on-call work remotely outside normal work hours).

Education and Experience:

Associates degree in engineering or related field and 3 years experience in manufacturing environment.
Minimum 3 years experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
Experience PLC programming.
Experience in AutoCAD.
Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems conveyor transport systems
Strong hands-on capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused
Understanding of manufacturing assembly sequencing and equipment principles

Awareness Unity Empowerment:

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

Required Experience:

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