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Controls Engineer

Magna International, Inc

Duncan, South Carolina

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Automotive Technology, Construction Equipment, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cost Control, Document Management, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Emergency Response, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Identify Issues, Interface Programming Languages, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Support, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Metrics, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Systems Hardware
LOCATION
Duncan, South Carolina
POSTED
30+ 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:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversee the production of various types of equipment and systems. An important competency in this position is to research, test, implement, and analyze for effectiveness improvements for system and process. Success in this role will be demonstrated by meeting safety and quality standards while driving revenue increases through improved production processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads and trains Controls Techs in programing new launches and troubleshooting production equipment issues. Writes and edits machine control programs to interface process equipment to safely operate production equipment (i.e., program light guards) and avoid malfunctions. Conceives of, plans, designs, develops, and implements new systems and/or processes. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads, directs technical work for new and existing processes and systems. Evaluates current manufacturing system hardware/software, equipment/controls, resolves problems, and makes recommendations for improvement (include cameras, sensors, and mechanical systems with PLCs). Create and Lead projects to increase equipment uptime using automation as a solution to control cost and efficiency. Works with internal and external resources to ensure all project needs/expectations are met. Supports continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and comply with automotive specifications. Assumes responsibility for machine safety and building equipment in respective area. Perform other duties as necessary for completion and achievement of departmental goals. Will provide maintenance operation troubleshooting and production support. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff. Know/Learn vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Datalogic. Training maintenance staff with new equipment as well as changes made to existing equipment. Ability to upgrade used equipment to run more efficiently. Other duties as assigned.

Performs all work in compliance with Magna Mirrors Lowell's Safety and Environmental policies and procedures as well as all Federal, State, and local laws. Understand the importance of conformance with all safety and environmental procedures of the environmental and safety management systems, including emergency response.

  • Report any unsafe condition or action to his or her supervisor.
  • Report any work-related injury to his or her supervisor within 8 hours.
  • Never operate a machine or equipment until trained in the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards and has been assigned to do so by the employer.
  • Never remove, displace, destroy, or carry off any safeguard or interfere with the use by any other person.
  • Use required personal protective equipment or devices where required.

Understand your responsibility to the environmental programs, including IS014001. Understand the actual or potential environmental consequences, when deviating from specified work instructions. Attend Environmental, Health and Safety training as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Lead support in defining equipment standards for both new and existing equipment.

Oversees and directs the maintenance of all controls and documents related to the production equipment. Establishes and maintains all equipment controls and electrical systems required to support manufacturing. Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred 3 to 5 years of work experience in a related field Experience with PLC (Allen Bradley) programming required. Experience with Allen Bradly and Fanuc robotics strongly preferre

About the Company

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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/