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Controls Engineer

AT Magna International
Magna International

Controls Engineer

Battle Creek, MI

Job Number: 69764
Group: Cosma International
Division: CCMi
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: BATTLE CREEK
Work Style: On-Site

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That's why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

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.

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Role Summary

Summary of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for all plant machine control systems and documentation, and for working with Engineering on new machine controls and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems
  • Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems
  • Create, maintain and keep current all hard copies and 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

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Qualifications

  • Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
  • Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive Team Member relations
  • Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
  • Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, Team Members, suppliers and customers
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Additional Information

Work Environment

  • Work environment includes office and manufacturing plant floor.
  • The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with Team Members, management, customers and suppliers. The plant floor is characterized by extreme heat; loud noise and considerable tow motor traffic.
  • Flexible hours and overtime as required

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Client-provided location(s): Battle Creek, MI, USA
Job ID: Magna_International-585667717
Employment Type: Other