Controls Engineer (2nd Shift)

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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

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

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The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of the plant electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC-based hardware and software. The goal is to ensure that the plant is running smoothly and efficiently while also meeting quality and safety standards. The Controls Engineer design, implement and maintain processes that help manufacturers increase productivity.

Responsibilities, Duties and Authority: ( These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be given by the supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.

• •Responsible to plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.
• •Reads, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred) using laptop computer.
• •Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics.
• •Proactively develops improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime
• •Creates programs to minimize and limit down time.
• •Ensures that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
• •Ensures that all sensors, processes and relevant parameters are checked in real time to ensure process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
• •Writes programs in a manner that has sufficient information and is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators.
• •Writes programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible.
• •Supporting implementation of Factory 4.0.
• •Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.
• •Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to prevent loss.
• •Design, develop and improve new machine controls including CNC, robotics, transfer systems, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, and vision systems.
• •Responsible to trouble shoot equipment and facility problems as they arise.
• •Support in defining of Statement of Requirements, specifications and standards in respect to controls and programming portion for new and modified equipment.
• •Assists in creation of and performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities as assigned.
• •Repair of equipment as needed.
• •Develop a Maintenance program for control systems, programs and perform maintenance.
• •Continually improve the PM program for control systems.
• •Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 16949, Mafact, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook.
• •Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources
• •Able to work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.
• •Follows MIOSHA, Magna and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• •Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.

Language Skills : Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required by position.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Computer Skills : To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400. Proficiency of Microsoft Of