Magna International · 8 hours ago
Controls Technician
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMagna International is a leading supplier in the automotive industry focused on developing innovative powertrain systems. The Controls Technician will be responsible for planning and executing installations, troubleshooting PLC programs, and improving plant performance through electronics and engineering expertise.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions
Ability to document forms as required by position
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400
Proficiency of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be comfortable with running and trouble-shooting machinery or has shown aptitude working on electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
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
Active listening, Assertive communication, Has sufficient level of emotional intelligence
Preferred
Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred
Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
Recent News
2025-12-13
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