Controls Engineer

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

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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: 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Associate’s Degree preferred.
5–10 years of Controls Engineering experience, preferably in automotive or similar automated manufacturing.
Strong experience with Allen Bradley, RS Logix, DeviceNet, FANUC robotics, and automation control systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD (v13 or higher) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong troubleshooting ability in electrical circuits, robotics, pneumatics, and automated systems.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, TPS tools, Six Sigma, and industrial engineering principles.
Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints, engineering specifications, and control schematics.
Experience managing continuous improvement projects and optimizing production processes.

Responsibilities

Support, troubleshoot, and improve all control systems, including PLCs, robotics, electrical circuits, and pneumatics.
Lead controls-related projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Train and provide technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians on controls, automation systems, and troubleshooting methods.
Develop and maintain control system documentation, standards, and preventive maintenance procedures.
Analyze equipment downtime, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve controls issues and support new equipment launches.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing, error-proofing, and process optimization.
Ensure compliance with safety, TS16949, ISO14001, and all plant engineering standards.