Controls Engineer - B Shift

Magna International•Liberty, MO

About The Position

Provides technical expertise for programming installation and maintenance of new and existing equipment to ensure product quality and continuous improvement to the manufacturing processes. Responsible for troubleshooting manufacturing/support equipment while keeping safety as priority. Provide training and technical support to production and skilled trade team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two- or four-year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and/or 4 years job related experience
Understanding of metal stamping, spot welding and assembly processes.
Complete understanding of PLCs and programming with the ability to program/teach robots.
Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control wiring.
Excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive relationships with associates, customers, and vendors.
Proficient computer skills required.
Ability to communicate with others, both verbal and written.
Able to prepare, read, write, and interpret reports, instructions, procedures and business correspondence.
Able to respond to questions clearly and effectively from management and customers.
Must have good organizational skills.
Must exhibit high integrity and honesty.
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, requirements, and business correspondences.
Ability to effectively and appropriately present information and respond to questions from various groups.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts as appropriate.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must have good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure that operator safety devices function properly.
Ability to perform electrical diagnosis, recommend repair or repair as needed.
To work in a safe, quality minded and productive manner with a sense of urgency to achieve maintenance deadlines and to attain production priorities as scheduled.
Support goal of achieving first time quality and efficiency.
Maintain accurate documentation resulting in shared knowledge of issues and lessons learned.
Troubleshoot and train others on identifying root causes of equipment failures.
Oversee all upgrades and programming changes.
Ensure that line is built in accordance with all aspects of the latest version of the LMV Automotive Systems build standards.
Utilize good working knowledge of all technologies used in the development and build of automated assembly lines.
Ensure effective deployment of all available resources.
Develop and implement innovative solutions to manufacturing issues related to product development or enhancement.
Evaluate and make recommendation on equipment updates.
Troubleshoot programming failures and adjusts as necessary.
Evaluates and makes recommendations on new equipment.
Sets up new programs, PLC ladder logic, robot interfacing and documentation.
Implements improvements in cycle time of robotic welding and assemblies.
Trains personnel in the use of robot interfacing and PLC ladder logic.
Follows and supports LMV Automotive Systems’ and Magna’s operating principles, including: a. Magna Employee Charter – Operating under its principles by treating all associates equally, fairly and with dignity and respect. b. Open Door Policy – Solves issues with two-way, open, and friendly communication. c. 5S – Maintains and promotes good housekeeping by following the philosophy “Everything has a place. Everything in its place”. d. Safety First - Obey the plant’s safety rules and procedures by wearing PPE at all times and immediately addressing all safety concerns. Promotes an environment where zero injuries is the expected standard. e. Company quality and environmental policies. f. Core values – Treat all employees equally, fairly, with dignity and respect without favoritism in accordance with company values.
Supports efforts to achieve department and plant goals on Employee Opinion Survey.
Works with vendors and/or contractors, displaying company’s core values.
Communicates with maintenance manager and maintenance area/shift leaders and other plant personnel about maintenance concerns, providing complete action plans and status reports as and when required.
Work with production and other departments on basic troubleshooting and corrections for everyday issues.
Complete correspondence, forms and reports using personal computer and required software.
Obtain and attend training for professional development and to stay current on maintenance and safety requirements and other training as required.
Handle confidential information on a regular basis.
Performs other duties as assigned.