Magna
Automotive
Controls&AutomationEngineer(AMRchampion)
“Controls & Automation Engineer (AMR champion) at Magna. Skills: AMR Routes programming, Controls team, AMR Fleet integration, Automated lines. Implement AMR Routes. Program AMR Routes”
What You'll Achieve.
Greater operator interactions; Process improvements; Sustainable automated solutions; Uptime improvements; Quality improvements; Cycle time reduction; Drive improvements in OEE; Eliminate risk of spill
Industry & Context.
Hands on problem solving expertise; Diagnosing & physically delivering solutions; Troubleshoot process control; Investigate, troubleshoot & resolve automation failures; Root cause analysis; 8D; Analytical approach to seeking solutions
Flexibility to travel overseas, 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.
Specify AMR Fleet integration
Develop Assembly cells
Diagnose and deliver solutions
Provide automated solutions
Communicate performance
Develop process documentation
Specify automated solutions
Implement process improvement strategies
Drive OEE improvements
Lead Continuous Improvement
Manage program back-ups
Resolve automation failures
Eliminate product spill risk
Integrate cell upgrades
Justify capital spend
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Dialogue with Production team; Work with AME and NPI team; Work collaboratively to achieve goals; Build relationships
Communication Scope
Effective communicator both written and verbal
Process & Methodology
Version control, Process change management
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