SCADA Engineer

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

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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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Specific Job Duties

SCADA & Visualization Systems

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain SCADA applications and visualization platforms.

• Develop production dashboards, KPI displays, and operational reporting tools.

• Standardize HMI and SCADA applications across facilities.

• Support alarm management and operational monitoring systems.

• Improve real-time visibility of manufacturing operations.

Industrial Data & Connectivity

• Develop machine connectivity and industrial data collection solutions.

• Support deployment of industrial historian and manufacturing data platforms.

• Create standardized methods for collecting, organizing, and utilizing manufacturing data.

• Support data integration between production equipment and enterprise systems.

• Assist in developing operational performance metrics and reporting standards.

Manufacturing Systems Integration

• Support integration among PLCs, SCADA systems, MES platforms, ERP systems, industrial databases, and manufacturing data platforms.

• Ensure manufacturing systems align with enterprise OT architecture standards.

• Support implementation of secure and scalable connected manufacturing solutions.

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Support advanced vision and automated inspection systems.

• Assist with AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives and data collection requirements.

• Support deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart factory solutions.

• Participate in proof-of-concept and pilot technology projects.

Standards Development

• Partner with the OT Architect to establish and maintain standards for SCADA platforms, data collection architecture, PLC communications, equipment connectivity, industrial networks, and visualization.

• Drive consistency across all facilities and future projects.

Project Support

• Support Factory of the Future projects from concept through implementation.

• Participate in equipment design reviews and technology evaluations.

• Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and launch activities.

• Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems.

• Develop documentation, training materials, and support procedures.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.

Required

• Five or more years of experience supporting industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems.

• Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.

• Experience developing SCADA or HMI applications.

• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred

• Automotive manufacturing experience.

• Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, VTScada, or similar SCADA platforms.

• Experience with SQL databases and manufacturing data systems.

• Experience with MES integration.

• Experience with visio