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Controls Engineer - Montezuma - B Shift

Magna · Montezuma, IA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Magna (automotive) in Montezuma, IA.

Tools it names
Tooling
Openings
2 with this title at this site

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $97k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 252 live postings that list pay, out of 735 controls engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Iowa plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 734 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$141k, from 248 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Automation 74%
  • PLC 68%
  • Robotics 42%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
  • Root cause 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Magna

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Magna in Montezuma

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Responsibilities

Shift Information: B Shift - four - 10 hour days (Tue - Fri).

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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.

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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

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

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International

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