Controls & Automation Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Troy, Michigan, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
- Education/Skills/Special Knowledge - University degree related to Manufacturing or Engineering. Equivalent job experience also acceptable.
- Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around office and manufacturing environments, ability to perform a normal amount of work at a compute
Full description
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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.
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Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:POSITION SUMMARY:
The Controls & Automation Engineer designs, develops, and implements control systems for automated manufacturing processes. The responsibility includes programming PLCs, robotics, ensuring safety, troubleshooting issues and optimizing productions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Function as a development specialist and Subject Matter Expert with expertise in PLC control systems design, robotics, and other control hardware and software, and related technologies.
- Identify and lead new development projects focusing on new technology concepts, cost savings, global activities and obtaining new business.
- Create & execute goals, timing and cost for project(s).
- Track & evaluate emerging technologies. Monitor and benchmark competitors.
- Communicate/coordinate projects between divisions, sales, targeted programs, customer needs and corporate representative on behalf of the Manufacturing strategy department.
- Assist with the selection, installation, and testing of manufacturing equipment.
- Support Exteriors and Sales group in pursuing new business including planning of Greenfields and Brownfield.
- Participate as a lead member of the Global Expert Team to coordinate development activities across all of Exteriors and Magna worldwide.
- Research, support, and implement new technologies for Magna Exteriors Manufacturing Processes.
- Identify design improvements and create design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements.