Magna
Automotive
Controls&AutomationEngineer(AMRchampion)
“Controls & Automation Engineer (AMR champion) at Magna. Skills: Controls Engineering, Automation, PLC Programming, Siemens. Implement and program AMR Routes. Participate in Controls team”
Industry & Context.
Diagnosing & physically delivering solutions; Investigate, troubleshoot & resolve automation failures; Root cause analysis; 8D; Analytical approach to seeking solutions; Hands on problem solving expertise
Flexibility to travel overseas, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, Eligibility to work in the UK, Exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing /Electrical Engineering, ABB knowledge (IRC5), Siemens TAI & S7 PLC project development, Siemens S7 - General PLC Programming, Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flex project development, Ability to troubleshoot process control on automated manufacturing line, Revision & version management experience, Proficient in Microsoft Packages (Word/Excel/PPT), Ability to read and interpret drawings, Creation of SWIs, Lean manufacturing/ OEE workings, Continuous Improvement Activities, POKA YOKE (error proofing methods), Understanding of control systems, Root cause analysis/ 8D, Implementation/Optimisation of vision systems, Experience of process change management, Data extraction, Proven ability to train others
Nice to Have
Experience with robot end of arm tooling design & function, Understanding of VSMs, Previous Automotive T1 experience, Involved in APQP, PPAP, “Run at Rate”, Methodical DOE approach, Pneumatic Hydraulic and Mechanical fault-finding ability
What You'll Do.
Implement and program AMR Routes
Participate in Controls team
Specify AMR Fleet integration
Develop Assembly cells
Automate processes (CNC
Identify controls improvements
Diagnose and deliver solutions
Provide sustainable automated solutions
Dialogue with Production team
Develop and maintain process documentation
Work with AME and NPI team
Develop and implement process improvement strategies
Maintain grasp on daily performance (OEE)
Lead Continuous Improvement activities
Manage program back-ups
Manage version control
Resolve automation failures
Eliminate risk of spill
Provide key resource in new product launches
Integrate cell upgrades
Demonstrate cost justification
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Daily dialogue with the Production team; Work directly with the AME and NPI team; Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals; Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively communicate; Effective communicator both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
Effective management of program back-ups, Version control
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