Magna
automotive
ControlsTechnician
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“Controls Technician at Magna. Skills: PLC programming, Electrical control system design, troubleshooting, Allen Bradley PLC controls, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000. design, development and installation of new plc based control systems. production support by trouble shooting and resolving machine PLC related issues”
Industry & Context.
analytical & problem solving skills
willing to work overtime as per job requirements, Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, as well as injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to management, Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act. And the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act, If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, physical condition of the workplace or assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer’s requirements, internal requirements or the quality of tests results and/or equipment build, notify management immediately
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate Degree or equivalent experience, Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience, Demonstrated experience in Electrical control system design, Demonstrated experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting, Demonstrated experience in MS Office skills, Willing to work overtime as per job requirements, Ability to read and understand technical documents, Ability to read and understand schematic design specification, Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, RSLogix500, RSLogix5000 platforms, RSLogix, Panelview, Panelview Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera applications
Nice to Have
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Control Tech preferred, Knowledge of industrial networks, Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron), Basic knowledge of the use of electrical devices (i. e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT’s, signal conditioners, etc. )
What You'll Do.
development and installation of new plc based control systems
production support by trouble shooting and resolving machine PLC related issues
Produce and update documents including work/user instructions
functional specifications
detailed design specifications
electrical and pneumatic schematics
Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing
participates in project startup and machine commissioning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff; communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments
Communication Scope
Excellent written & oral communication; communicates well with others
Full Job Description
**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.** ## **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. ## ## ## ## **Group Summary:** 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. **Job Responsibilities:** **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. **Group Summary** 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; d
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