Magna International

Controls & Automation Engineer

Troy, Michigan, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

ComplianceHRISRoboticsPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsUnityCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

This role will focus on executing and scaling automation solutions including robotics, vision systems, industrial controls, and advanced manufacturing technologies within production environments.
This individual will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, integrators, and regional teams to ensure automation systems are deployed to standard, integrated effectively, and capable of scaling across multiple divisions.
Automation solutions deployed successfully and to standard

Responsibilities

Support deployment, commissioning, and integration of automation systems within manufacturing environments
Collaborate with automation vendors, integrators, plant teams, and regional resources to ensure successful execution of projects
Act as a regional point of contact for automation support, helping drive clarity, alignment, and removal of execution barriers
Support development, standardization, and scaling of automation best practices across divisions
The Controls & Automation Engineer will support the deployment and integration of Factory of the Future automation initiatives across manufacturing operations.
In addition to execution, this role will help drive collaboration, standardization, and best practice sharing across the region while acting as a key point of contact for automation support, clarity, and removal of execution friction within divisions.
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.

Requirements

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.
Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
Strong communication, coordination, and execution mindset with willingness to work hands-on when required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on industry experience
Experience - 8 + years of experience in industrial automation, with proven leadership.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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.
Hands-on experience supporting automation deployment and commissioning within manufacturing environments
Experience with robotics, cobots, Autonomous Mobile Robots and vision systems preferred
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast-paced production environments
Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, engineering, vendors, and integrators
Ability to travel as needed to support implementation and commissioning activities.
Education/Special Knowledge - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent hands-on industry experience
Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic and international travel. This position will be located out of Troy MI, or remote with a travel requirement.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Benefits

Support implementation of robotics, cobots, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies

Company info

As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.

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