Controls Engineer

Job Number: 68593
Group: Magna Seating
Division: Magna Seating Detroit
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Work Style:
About us
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.
About the Role
JOB SUMMARY:
The Controls Engineer provides assistance and generally coordinates various machine controls with the Product Engineering and Manufacturing departments.
Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
• Onsite commissioning of electrical and function validation equipment.
• Maintain and modify Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays and graphics.
• Provide technical competence during project execution of Electrical and Function Test equipment.
• Monitor the quality of the hardware and software interface/integration.
• Analyze and troubleshoot.
• Provides production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC related issues
• Produce and update documents.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participates in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with IT department; using SCADA software.
• Working knowledge of developing & maintaining robotic equipment, electronic safety systems, and error proofing devices.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.

Who we are looking for
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your preferred qualifications
Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.

• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent Trades Certification with significant work experience.

REQUIRED Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Controls Technologist or related IT related field.

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.
Site Benefits
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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit