Sr. Controls Engineer

Magna International•Shelby Township, MI

3d•Hybrid

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 electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology certification or 5 plus years of equivalent experience and education.
Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
Must have strong knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
Experience of HMI programming including but not limited to: RS Logic Suite, FTView, and Siemens Programming Suite required.
Must have knowledge of various networks such as Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and RS232.
Must be able to interpret and design electrical schematics.
Must be continuous improvement minded and must understand the “7 wastes” to write effective programs.
Must have ability to multitask.
Must be adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise.
Must be able to obtain Hilo, Crane, and/or Aerial lift.
Requires extensive tact and communication skills (verbal and written) for direct customer communication.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Must be able to communicate fluently in both written and spoken English
Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on mechanical / electrical / pneumatic systems
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to create and interpret graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to use problem solving when presented with problems or duties that do not have immediate answers or results.
Proficient on the computer, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Project Management software.
Prior experience utilizing AS400 Database software.
Must be able to relate / communicate well with people at all levels.
Ability to use active listening.
Ability to give positive and constructive feedback effectively.
Is 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.
The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen.
The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations.
Must be able to function in very fast pace moving environment.
The employee is occasionally required to; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred.
Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred.
Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible to plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.
Reads, modifies, and troubleshoots 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 develops improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime
Creates programs to minimize and limit down time.
Ensures that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
Ensures that all sensors, processes and relevant parameters are checked in real time to ensure process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
Writes programs in a manner that has sufficient information and is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators.
Writes programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible.
Supporting 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.
Responsible to trouble shoot 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.
Assists in creation of and performs 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.
Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources
Able to work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.
Follows MIOSHA, Magna and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment). Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader
Actively and positively support the continued practice of Magna’s Core Values.
Must be flexible in fulfilling job responsibilities.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends, when required.
Initiate and embrace company change.
Comply and participate with the Company’s Continuous Improvement program.
Observe standards for safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) as well as rules and regulations outlined in the employee handbook.
Follows and ensure direct reports follow MIOSHA and MPTSHB safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) and lockout/tagout.
Commitment to quality and a safe and healthful work environment for all employees. Drive stop and fix safety culture and support “Stop Work Safe” policy.
Complies with the designated ISO / 14001 responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with MPT’s Environmental Management System (EMS).
Report any hazards or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Behave in a professional manner, no rough, boisterous conduct.
Communicate, monitor and enforce Health and Safety programs and policies.