Controls Engineer
Magna · Ethridge, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Magna (automotive) in Ethridge, TN. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Tooling, AutoCAD
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live controls postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Robotics 80%
- ✓ PLC 70%
- ✓ Root cause 60%
- Automation 60%
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Lean 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Magna
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 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 Ethridge
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responsibilities
as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
requirements
(scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.) . Ability to travel internationally (if required) and to work overtime may be required to meet customer expectations.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in a very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
Education
- ✓Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Work experience
- ✓Minimum 7 years’ experience in automotive and manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience applying machine safety
requirements
(ISO 12100 & 13849)
Areas of training required
New Hire training, Employee Charter training, Safety Training
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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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
Physical demands
The controls engineer works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise. Must be flexible in hours of work to meet internal/external customer
Work environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.
Equipment / tools used
- •Equipment: Laptop PC, telephone, photocopier, etc.
- •Software: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), PLC Software
Knowledge
- •Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCat 3, Siemens Simotion , Siemens WinCC
- •IEC61131
- •SCADA Development systems
- •Knowledge of efficiency tracking, root cause analysis, and KPIs
- •Knowledge of electrical code (NEC and NFPA)
- •Competent with AutoCAD Electrical
- •Preferred - Licensed Industrial Electrician with apprenticeship.
Team member’s job progress be monitored for competency by
Performance Assessment conducted by Supervisor and/or Department Manager .
Position relevan ce to achieving quality objectives
The applications created help provide accurate data that assists in monitoring the implementation of systems/goals.
Other pertinant or relevant information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position . Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Cosma International