Magna Engineered Glass: Lead Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing and Controls

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and supervision to a team of engineers, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of equipment launch projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and budget constraints.
• Utilize advanced knowledge in manufacturing processes, control systems, and industrial engineering to solve complex problems and optimize production efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation within the team.
• Ensure all projects comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Design, develop, and implement advanced control systems, including programming and troubleshooting ABB robots, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Keyence Vision systems.
• Perform detailed electrical engineering design, including system architecture, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Conduct system integration and validation, ensuring proper functionality and compatibility of control systems.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive control system documentation, including technical specifications and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and external vendors to procure control system components, ensuring timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the three-shifts of production teams during the installation, commissioning, and debugging phases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system anomalies, minimizing downtime and maximizing production efficiency.
• Travel to customer sites and manufacturing facilities (approximately 25% of the time) for equipment launches and production projects.
• Stay updated with industry advancements in control systems, automation, and electrical engineering, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Support departmental safety performance, including meeting measurable safety goals, enforcing safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with safety policies.
• Lead by example and take corrective action when safety standards are not met.
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Controls Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, controls, and industrial engineering.
• Strong proficiency in programming and troubleshooting ABB robots, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Keyence Vision systems (CVX, IV3, IV4, and VS).
• Experience with glass encapsulation, bonding, assembly systems, and automation in the automotive industry is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of control system concepts, including PID control, motion control, robotics, and vision systems.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering principles, including system architecture, motor control, and electrical safety.
• Experience in creating electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve electrical and control system issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols in manufacturing environments.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Work Environment

• Office Environment: 40%
• Plant Environment: 60%
• The employee must be able to tolerate sitting for extended periods of time.
• Moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes, and various levels of temperature created by the manufacturing process are present.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Supervision: Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring project goals and timelines are met.
• Control Systems Design and Integration: Proficiency in designing, developing, and implementing advanced control systems, including programming and troubleshooting ABB robots, Allen Bradley PLCs, and Keyence Vision systems.
• Electrical Engineering and Automation Expertise: Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, including system architecture, schematics, wiring diagrams, motor control, and electrical safety, with a focus on automation technologies.
• Problem-solving and Troubleshooting: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving control system anomalies and electrical issues, with a focus on minimizing downtime and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication: Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and equipment suppliers, as well as to communicate technical information clearly.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Ability to stay updated on industry advancements in control systems and automation, recommending and integrating innovative solutions to enhance production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.