Automation Technician

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Highland Park, MI
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Automation Technician is responsible for diagnosing mechanical issues, supervising a maintenance team, overseeing automated systems, maintaining compliance, and implementing continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and safety.
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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:
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems within facility.
  • Supervise, mentor, and lead 2nd shift automation tech and facility maintenance team.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and feedback.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of automated systems, machinery, and facility infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with other shifts and departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, facility inspections, and downtime incidents.
  • Prepare and submit detailed reports to the Automation and Facility Maintenance Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
  • Encourage continuous learning and skill development within the team.
  • Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  • Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
  • Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
  • Implement error proofing systems throughout the department.
  • Review and implement new technologies.
  • Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
  • Provide training and guidance on secondary equipment to all department personnel.
  • Provide training for all Assembly Team members operation of Assembly machines and technology.
  • Respond to downtime.
  • Install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
  • Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve or products, processes, and equipment.
  • Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors.
  • Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
  • Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation.
  • Assist in creating effective PM's for new equipment.
  • Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities.
  • Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker.
  • Support and improve departmental KOI's that include:

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors

Top Skills

Assembly Machines
Automation Technologies
Maintenance Management Systems

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The Company
HQ: Aurora, Ontario
171,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.

We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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