Controls Engineer

Magna International•Muncie, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field with a minimum of 3 years working in a high-volume automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to interface effectively with corporate staff, vendors, customers, and employees.
Strong proficiency in project tracking, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
Must be proficient at programming all types of computer controlled devices commonly used in manufacturing processes (programmable controllers, robotics, “C”, visual basic, CNC controls).
Possesses a working knowledge of IATF and/or ISO process of certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with plant start-ups and major product launches is highly preferred.
Ability to work extended hours during project launches as needed.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule.
Maintains strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules.
Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product requirements / specifications.
Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met.
Participates in continuous improvement efforts.
Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes, technology, etc.
Troubleshoots equipment on the manufacturing shop floor as necessary to support production (CNC Machine & PLC Controls).
Develops electrical specifications for custom engineered equipment such as assembly lines, test stands, automated material handling, conveyance devices, and robotics.
Interface with other engineers to spec, quote, purchase, debug, run off, install, train operators, train skilled trades personnel and work with manufacturers of assembly and test systems, fixed and flexible automation systems used in high volume automotive manufacturing.
Confers with management, engineering, maintenance, and other staff regarding manufacturing processes and specifically control devices used throughout the manufacturing operation.
Develops specifications for machine tool controls, interfacing of various types machinery, develops specifications for data retrieval from various machinery used throughout the manufacturing process which produce Powertrain products.
Develops control systems specifically focused toward the testing and data collection of Powertrain products.
Defines investment plans for future product designs, estimates costs for new plant processes (controls).
Utilizes problem solving techniques (8D, design of experiments, mistake proofing).
Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through designated channels.
Capable of interfacing with product engineers to turn test specifications into machine controls and data collection for Powertrain products.
Other duties as may be assigned by the Department Manager or designate.