Engineering Supervisor

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Lancaster, OH
Hybrid
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
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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:
What we offer:
At Magna, 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.
Benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• 401k with a company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Vacation (based on length of service)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• Continuous Improvement Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Magna Family Scholarship Program
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.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
  • University Degree or Associate Degree in Electronics from a minimum 2-year College or Technical school, i.e., Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology or Industrial Electrical License preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressively more-complex assembly/maintenance related experience.
  • Electrical controls engineering background preferable with technical education in basic electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics is required.
  • Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) an asset.
  • Work experience with Allen Bradley, Fanuc, RS Logix, and Ethernet controls systems required.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Create, read, understand and modify electrical prints and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of resistance spot and GMAW.
  • Experience with Bosch or WTC weld controls, PHSR and Industrial Safety Standards.
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload.
  • Strong organizational, planning, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a maturity of judgement, leadership skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational, listening, communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function; Able to maintain confidentiality, using discretion and tact
  • Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to analyze data.
  • Ability to demonstrate and use Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PanelBuilder, EPLAN.
  • Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.
  • Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.

DUTIES:
  • Supports engineering in the development of standards and specifications, including a complete purchase parts list related to controls systems.
  • Lead and mentor controls engineers
  • Oversee the team is meeting scope, budget and schedule for the assigned projects
  • Develop training plans for Controls Engineers
  • Provides technical support for controls systems during the introduction of new equipment. Assembles and installs new equipment and supervises equipment assembly and installation.
  • Ensures proper controls-specific documentation delivery from the Original Equipment Manufacturer(s) and maintains documents (e.g., electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, robot programs, and machine power distribution) throughout equipment life cycle; and documents any changes during that time.
  • Plans the updates, modifications, and continuous improvement of existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.
  • Design and write advanced electrical controls programs as required.
  • Provides technical support to the Assembly Department for resolving PLC, weld controls and robotic systems.
  • Documents equipment breakdown/activity in electronic database and provides reports as requested. Uses reports to analyze opportunities for improvement.
  • Schedules and completes back-ups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on a set schedule.
  • Installs and maintains all plant floor machine controls to Ethernet gateways, links and connections; maintains all sub-machine control data highways and coordinates and supports with the plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control.
  • Inspects equipment conditions utilizing established Preventative Maintenance procedures.
  • Plans and leads cross-functional project teams supporting activities related to controls issues.

Applicants must be able to provide proper work authorization.
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

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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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