Controls Engineer - Casting

Magna International, Inc

Birmingham, Alabama

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Automotive Technology, Blueprints, Business Solutions, Casting, Chassis Engineering, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Copying Machines, Corporate Policies, Data Collection, Die Casting, Distribution Channel, Distribution Control, Document Management, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ethernet, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Input/Output, Ladder Logic, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Motor Control Systems, Multitasking, Network Connectivity, Operating Systems, Physical Demands, Portion Control, Printers, Product Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), RS-232, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, Schematics, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Birmingham, Alabama

POSTED

6 days ago

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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:

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:

1) Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.

2) Understand and promote Magna's philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee's Charter).

3) Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control

4) Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems

5) Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems

6) Create, maintain and keep all electronic data bases: all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation

7) Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule

8) Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment

9) Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections

10) Maintain all sub machine control data highways

11) Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards

12) Handle confidential information on a regular basis

13) Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example

14) Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment

15) Participate in Continual Improvement activities

16) Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies

17) Promotes good housekeeping (5S)

18) Perform other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

• Use of Siemens Simatic Manager to Tia 16, Siemens PLC, Drives, Touch panels, and Fanuc Robots

• Design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic

• Use of RS232, RS422, DH485, Ethernet, DH+, Device Net, Control Net and remote I/O communications protocol

• Ability to work well with a group or team & to build and maintain positive Team Member

relations

• Prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines

• Effectively present information and respond to questions from management, Team Members, suppliers and customers

• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics to help troubleshoot issues

• Maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact

• Manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Work flexible hours to be available for three shifts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 50 pounds, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time, and occasional stooping and bending.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a computer, telephone,

Copier / printer, PLC, network connections, and basic tools required in aluminum die casting.

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience and education

TECHNICAL TRAINING: Electrical Controls Engineering background desired, Experience with Siemens Processors, and Fanuc Robots

OTHER: MS-Office - computer navigation knowledge

Excel, Word, Access, and

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Automotive and Parts Mfg

FOUNDED

1957

WEBSITE

http://www.magna.com/

Controls Engineer - Casting

Magna International, Inc

Birmingham, Alabama

About the Company

Magna International, Inc

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