Controls Engineer

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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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design, development, and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
• On-site commissioning of electrical and function validation equipment with a focus on I/O checkout, system testing, and start-up support.
• Maintain and modify Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays and graphics via multiple computer systems, e.g., Citec, FactoryTalk, RS Studio 5000.
• Provide technical competence during project execution of Electrical and Function Test equipment
• In case of equipment performance issues, analyze and troubleshoot the cause(s) of the issue and develop and execute the appropriate corrective action(s), resolving machine PLC-related issues
• Produce and update documents, including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Work collaboratively with IT department to optimize communications using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, i.e., cimplicity.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Team-oriented, communicates well with others, and is able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000, Factory Talk View Studio
• Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP, IO-Link, Point IO)
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)
• Demonstrated use of electrical devices (i.e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT's, signal conditioners, etc.)

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 Seating