Automation Technician, B Crew ($32.00/hr)

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.

About the Group

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation, and testing of all equipment including robotics, assembly, online fixtures, and conveyor systems.
• Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment runs in accordance with specifications, including troubleshooting, debugging, start-up, and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.
• Serve as the technical expert for electrical circuits, program logic controls, robot programming, vision inspection, and automation.
• Coordinate the development, writing, and maintenance of effective maintenance specifications and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment to ensure top performance.
• Participate with the automation team in the design of automated machines, equipment, systems, devices, and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
• Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods.
• Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.
• Support Maintenance with repairs of equipment in the event of a failure.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment.
• Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate equipment changes.
• Execute continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap cost and improve productivity and quality.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of all new program launches, including supporting pilot build activities as needed.
• Assist in determining resolutions to customer issues through the implementation of process and design changes as they relate to equipment.
• Assist in the implementation of TS16949 objectives.
• Support cost savings activities: problem-solving cost-saving analysis, root cause analysis, capital payback analysis, process manufacturing analysis (e.g., lean manufacturing VE/VA analysis).
• Be flexible for off-shift availability and representation.
• Investigate new and emerging technologies that may be of interest to Magna AIM Systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work flexible hours (e.g., on-call, work remotely, outside normal work hours).

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems.
• Strong “hands-on” capability in the installation and programming of robotic and PLC control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer-focused.
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing, and equipment principles.