Automation Engineer

Magna International•Northwood, OH

About The Position

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. 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: Specific Job Duties: · Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly robotic equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. · Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches. · Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time. · Implement error-proofing systems throughout the department. · Review and implement new technologies. · Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans. · Provide training and guidance on robotic equipment to all department personnel. · Provide training for all Assembly Team members in operation of Assembly machines and technology. · Ensure all robot programs are backed up and up to date. · Respond to downtime. · Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems. · Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve our products, processes, and equipment. · Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors. · Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds. · Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation. · Assist in creating effective PMs for new equipment. · Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities. · Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker and winning teams’ programs. · Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance. · Internal machine builds. · Manage special projects. · Some travel will be required periodically to support off site assembly and sequencing operations. · Support and improve departmental KOI’s that include: o Correcting handling damage (HD) causes. o Reducing costs by eliminating waste. o Improving PM completion percentage. o Reducing robotic downtime. o Secondary equipment readiness. · Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals. · Assist process engineers. · Assist other departments. · Available to work weekends as required. · During the launch of offsite assembly programs, you will need to be flexible and able to assist with debug, training, and CI activities for offsite support as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering science or technology or 5 years related work experience in a technical field.
Advanced trouble-shooting skills.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficient computer skills are a must (Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, Solid works).
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and participate as a team player.
High skill level with robotic programming and troubleshooting with ABB and Fanuc robots.
PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably with Allen-Bradley products. RSLogix 5000
HMI software programming, with Factory Talk and Ignition software.
Machine vision system programming.
Machine design, build, and troubleshooting experience.
Automation and controls experience.
Project management experience.
Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly robotic equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
Implement error-proofing systems throughout the department.
Review and implement new technologies.
Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
Provide training and guidance on robotic equipment to all department personnel.
Provide training for all Assembly Team members in operation of Assembly machines and technology.
Ensure all robot programs are backed up and up to date.
Respond to downtime.
Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve our products, processes, and equipment.
Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors.
Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation.
Assist in creating effective PMs for new equipment.
Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities.
Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker and winning teams’ programs.
Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions, as well as other manufacturing facilities to determine their relevance.
Internal machine builds.
Manage special projects.
Some travel will be required periodically to support off site assembly and sequencing operations.
Support and improve departmental KOI’s that include: o Correcting handling damage (HD) causes. o Reducing costs by eliminating waste. o Improving PM completion percentage. o Reducing robotic downtime. o Secondary equipment readiness.
Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals.
Assist process engineers.
Assist other departments.
Available to work weekends as required.
During the launch of offsite assembly programs, you will need to be flexible and able to assist with debug, training, and CI activities for offsite support as needed.