Control Technician

About Us We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of seating structures, foam and trim, mechanisms, and complete seats for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Seating is at the center of the consumer vehicle experience and our seating solutions are developed from consumer research, prioritizing comfort, convenience and connectivity.
About The Role Assists and coordinates various machine controls with the Product Engineering and Manufacturing departments.
Your Responsibilities Responsible for the installation, de-bug, and maintenance of new and existing PLC-based control systems.Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC-related issues.Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participate in project startup and machine commissioning.Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors, and other internal staff.Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely, and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. Who We Are Looking For To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Your Preferred Qualifications EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Associate Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, PLC, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Basic knowledge of the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000, Factory Talk View Studio.Knowledge of and ability to apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands, and HMI usage.Demonstrated experience in Electrical control system design, PLC programming, and troubleshooting.Ability to work overtime as per job requirements.Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link, etc.).Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex).Demonstrated ability to use proximity switches, load cells, solenoids, relays, signal conditioners, etc.Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specifications. What We Offer 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.
Awareness. Unity. Empowerment. At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.