•Responsible for the design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
•Provides production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC related issues
•Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design
specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
•Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participates in project startup and machine
commissioning.
•Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and
other internal staff.
•Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and
procedures.
•Reports all unsafe and unhealthy conditions or acts to management immediately.
•Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.
•Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter,
the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical
demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
•Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
•Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and
significant equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE:
•Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Control Tech preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
•Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000, Factory Talk View Studio
•Knowledge of and ability to apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC
commands and HMI usage
•Demonstrated experience in Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting
•Ability to work overtime as per job requirements.
•Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP)
•Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)
•Demonstrated ability to use proximity switches, load cells, LVDT's, signal conditioners, etc.
•Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specification
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES CONTINUED:
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Excellent analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
•Team oriented, ability to interact with people at all levels and departments.
•Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks
•Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings
•Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000
platforms, RS Logix, PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera
applications.
•Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.