Controls Engineer - B Shift

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Liberty, MO, USA
Hybrid
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Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
The Controls Engineer provides technical expertise for programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and product quality while training team members.
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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:
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:
Summary:
Provides technical expertise for programming installation and maintenance of new and existing equipment to ensure product quality and continuous improvement to the manufacturing processes. Responsible for troubleshooting manufacturing/support equipment while keeping safety as priority. Provide training and technical support to production and skilled trade team members.
Job Responsibilities: (This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions or to perform other job duties requested by their manager.)
1. Ensure that operator safety devices function properly.
2. Ability to perform electrical diagnosis, recommend repair or repair as needed.
3. To work in a safe, quality minded and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve maintenance deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled.
4. Support goal of achieving first time quality and efficiency.
5. Maintain accurate documentation resulting in shared knowledge of issues and lessons learned.
6. Troubleshoot and train others on identifying root causes of equipment failures.
7. Oversee all upgrades and programming changes.
8. Ensure that line is built in accordance with all aspects of the latest version of the LMV Automotive Systems build standards.
9. Utilize good working knowledge of all technologies used in the development and build of automated assembly lines.
10. Ensure effective deployment of all available resources.
11. Develop and implement innovative solutions to manufacturing issues related to product development or enhancement.
12. Evaluate and make recommendation on equipment updates.
13. Troubleshoot programming failures and adjusts as necessary.
14. Evaluates and makes recommendations on new equipment.
15. Sets up new programs, PLC ladder logic, robot interfacing and documentation.
16. Implements improvements in cycle time of robotic welding and assemblies.
17. Trains personnel in the use of robot interfacing and PLC ladder logic.
18. Follows and supports LMV Automotive Systems' and Magna's operating principles, including:
a. Magna Employee Charter - Operating under its principles by treating all associates equally, fairly and with dignity and respect.
b. Open Door Policy - Solves issues with two-way, open, and friendly communication.
c. 5S - Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy "Everything has a place. Everything in its place".
d. Safety First - Obey the plant's safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard.
e. Company quality and environmental policies.
f. Core values - Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values.
19. Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
20. Works with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company's core values.
21. Communicates with maintenance manager and maintenance area/shift leaders and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required.
22. Work with production and other departments on basic troubleshooting and corrections for everyday issues.
23. Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software.
24. Obtain and attend training for professional development and to stay current on maintenance and safety requirements and other training as required.
25. Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Has a responsibility to help develop all maintenance apprentices and give guidance where needed.
Qualifications: (These qualifications represent the minimum requirements of the position. Associates will be required to possess the ability and aptitudes to perform the duties proficiently.)
Education and/or Experience:• High school diploma or GED• Two- or four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and/or 4 years job related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:• Understanding of metal stamping, spot welding and assembly processes.• Complete understanding of PLCs and programming with the ability to program/teach robots.• Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control wiring.• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with associates, customers, and vendors.• Proficient computer skills required.• Ability to communicate with others, both verbal and written.• Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret reports, instructions, procedures and business correspondence.• Able to respond to questions clearly and effectively from management and customers.• Must have good organizational skills.• Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondences.• Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate.• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.• Must have good organizational skills.
WHY WORK HERE?
  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Program
  • Onsite Nurses' office

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.
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.
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Group:
Cosma International

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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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