Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and maintaining automated and electrical systems.
• Develop, trouble shoot and correct problems and supervise all aspects of the plant electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Install/maintain and inspect control systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.
• Ensure the calibration of all machines and maintenance after calibration.
• Run diagnostic checks and monitor automatic systems.
• Plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources.
• Read, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred) using laptop computer.
• Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues.
• Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics.
• Develop proactive improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime.
• Create programs to minimize and limit downtime.
• Ensure error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
• Improve equipment uptime and process reliability.
• Ensure error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected.
• Write programs in a manner that sufficient information is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators.
• Write programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximized and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible.
• Supporting implementation of Factory 4.0.
• Flexibility to adjust breaks and lunch times in order support production floor.
• Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.
• Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to prevent loss.
• Responsible to trouble shoot equipment and facility problems as they arise.
• Support in defining of Statement of Requirements, specifications and standards in respect to controls and programming portion for new and modified equipment.
• Affords preventative and predictive maintenance activities as assigned.
• Performs and maintains backups.
• Provides leadership and direction to maintenance personal or operations teams with trouble shooting activities.
• Continually improve the PM program for control systems.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to including IATF 16949, Mafact, ISO14001 (EMS), and Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources.
• Able to work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.
• Follows MIOSHA, Magna and MPTSH safety regulations and policies, including wearing required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor/Leader.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc).
• Ability to interpret and design electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motors and variable speed controllers.
• Knowledge of pneumatic components and pick and place devices.
• Knowledge of electrical 110/120/220/480.
• Continuous improvement minded and understands the “7 wastes” to write effective programs.
• Ability to multitask.
• Able to adapt and find creative solutions to problems.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens) for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc).
• Ability to interpret and design electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motors and variable speed controllers.
• Knowledge of pneumatic components and pick and place devices.
• Knowledge of electrical 110/120/220/480.
• Continuous improvement minded and understands the “7 wastes” to write effective programs.
• Ability to multitask.
• Able to adapt and find creative solutions to problems.