Controls Engineer - Casting

Job Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
• Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter).
• 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.
• 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.
• Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule.
• Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections.
• Maintain all sub machine control data highways.
• Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards.
• Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example.
• Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment.
• Participate in Continual Improvement activities.
• Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies.
• Promotes good housekeeping (5S)
• Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• 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.
• 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

• A computer,
• Telephone,
• Copier / printer,
• PLC,
• network connections,
• basic tools required in aluminum die casting.

Knowledge, Education, Technical Training, Other

• High School Diploma or GED required;
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience and education;
• Electrical Controls Engineering background desired;
• Experience with Siemens Processors, and Fanuc Robots;
• MS-Office – computer navigation knowledge Excel, Word, Access, and all related computer software for machine programming,backup andmonitoring;
• Work Experience:
• WHAT TYPES? Robotics/PLC experience,
• WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB?
• Knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry;
• Awareness, Unity, Empowerment;

At Magna

• We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
• AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
• As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system.
• These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements.
• Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters.
• Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
• Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools.
• All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
• Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.