Operational Technology Engineer

Magna International•Shepherdsville, KY

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. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronic, Automation, or Controls) or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
Experience with PLC programing and troubleshooting, robotics and industrial automation equipment required.
Must have knowledge of manufacturing systems and production processes as well as strong project management capability.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5+ years of manufacturing automation experience.
Automotive manufacturing experience
Industry 4.0/smart factory experience
Experience with ignition, MES systems, OPC-UA, MQTT, SQL database, Power BI, Vision sensors/systems, AGVs/AMRs
Six sigma green belt
Experience leading multi-site automation deployments

Responsibilities

Lead automation initiatives from concept to implementation, driving labor reduction, quality improvement, throughput gains, ROI justification, equipment and supplier management, and capital project execution.
Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial network, and motion control systems while establishing control standards and integrating new equipment into manufacturing operations.
Program and optimize robotic, vision, and advanced automation systems, including collaborative robots and AGV/AMR technologies, to enhance error-proofing, equipment reliability, and overall operational efficiency.
Lead Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives by integrating connected factory technologies, production data systems, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance solutions to drive digital transformation and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing production losses, applying structured problem-solving methodologies, and implementing automation solutions to enhance cycle time, labor efficiency, process capability, and operational excellence.
Ensure automation systems meet all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements by supporting risk assessments, audits, equipment validation, machine safeguarding, and fostering a strong culture of workplace safety and compliance.
Support quality system compliance by managing automation-related documentation and change controls, contributing to PFMEA, control plans, audits, and error-proofing initiatives while ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
Serve as the plant automation subject matter expert by establishing standards and best practices, mentoring and training personnel, supporting global automation initiatives, and evaluating emerging technologies to drive technical excellence and innovation.