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Controls Engineer

Magna · Muncie, IN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Magna (automotive) in Muncie, IN. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, DOE, IATF 16949, PLC, Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 20 other live controls postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 6+)

Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 86%
  • ✓ PLC 81%
  • ✓ Robotics 52%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 38%
  • Team leadership 29%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, IATF 16949, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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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. 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. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

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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 Muncie

4 other open roles at this site.

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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

/ specifications. Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes, technology, etc.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field with a minimum of 3 years working in a high-volume automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
  • ✓Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • ✓Proven ability to interface effectively with corporate staff, vendors, customers, and employees.
  • ✓Experience with plant start-ups and major product launches is highly preferred.
  • ✓Strong proficiency in project tracking, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
  • ✓Ability to work extended hours during project launches as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Troubleshoots equipment on the manufacturing shop floor as necessary to support production (CNC Machine & PLC Controls).
  • ◆Develops electrical specifications for custom engineered equipment such as assembly lines, test stands, automated material handling, conveyance devices, and robotics
  • ◆Must be proficient at programming all types of computer controlled devices commonly used in manufacturing processes (programmable controllers, robotics, “C”, visual basic, CNC controls).
  • ◆Interface with other engineers to spec, quote, purchase, debug, run off, install, train operators, train skilled trades personnel and work with manufacturers of assembly and test systems, fixed and flexible automation systems used in high volume automotive manufacturing.
  • ◆Confers with management, engineering, maintenance, and other staff regarding manufacturing processes and specifically control devices used throughout the manufacturing operation.
  • ◆Develops specifications for machine tool controls, interfacing of various types machinery, develops specifications for data retrieval from various machinery used throughout the manufacturing process which produce Powertrain products.
  • ◆Develops control systems specifically focused toward the testing and data collection of Powertrain products
  • ◆Defines investment plans for future product designs, estimates costs for new plant processes (controls).
  • ◆Utilizes problem solving techniques (8D, design of experiments, mistake proofing) Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through designated channels.
  • ◆Possesses a working knowledge of IATF and/or ISO process of certification.
  • ◆Capable of interfacing with product engineers to turn test specifications into machine controls and data collection for Powertrain products.
  • ◆Although this is a day shift position, the successful candidate must be flexible to work any shift as needed to support production requirements.
  • ◆Other duties as may be assigned by the Department Manager or designate.v

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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

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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Scope of Position

  • •Plans and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule. Maintains strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Powertrain

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