Controls Engineer (1st Shift)

Magna International•Sterling Heights, MI

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology certification or 5 plus years of equivalent experience and education.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
Experience of HMI programming including but not limited to: RS Logic Suite, FTView, and Siemens Programming Suite required.
Knowledge of various networks such as Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and RS232.
Able to interpret and design electrical schematics.
Continuous improvement minded and must understand the “7 wastes” to write effective programs.
Ability to multitask.
Adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise.
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.
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.
Knowledge of AS400.
Proficiency of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Able to conduct individually or in team settings structured problem solving.
Understands and can apply 5 Why mythology, Skillful in analysis of problems, research to identify root causes and find solutions, creativity to find robust and effective solutions to problems.
Able to make decisions based on available information.
Has sufficient technical knowledge to support effective problem solving.
Active listening, Assertive communication, has sufficient level of emotional intelligence.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred.
Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.
Read, modify, and troubleshoot 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 develop improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime.
Create programs to minimize and limit down time.
Ensure that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
Ensure that all sensors, processes and relevant parameters are checked in real time to ensure process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
Write programs in a manner that has sufficient information and is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators.
Write programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible.
Support 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.
Troubleshoot 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.
Assist in creation of and perform 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.
Carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources.
Work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.
Follow MIOSHA, Magna and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
Report unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.