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Magna Controls Engineer - C Crew in Detroit, Michigan
Controls Engineer - C Crew
Job Number: 69269
Group: Magna Seating
Division: Magna Seating Novi
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Detroit, MICHIGAN, US, 48212
Work Style:
Job Number: 69269
Group: Magna Seating
Division : LM Manufacturing
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Group Description
This position will be a part of a new start-up joint venture between LM Manufacturing and Magna Seating. The Seating JIT Assembly plant is located in Detroit, MIchigan.
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Role Summary
This position will be a part of a new start-up Joint Venture Seating JIT Assembly plant located in the Detroit, Michigan. Provides assistance and generally coordinates various machine controls with the Product Engineering and Manufacturing departments. This position is also a C Crew position, and days and hours worked are Friday & Saturday 6:00am to 4:30pm and Sunday & Monday 6:00pm to 4:30am.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Ac
Key Qualifications/Requirements
Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Control Tech preferred.
Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500 / 5000, Factory Talk View Studio;
Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands and HMI usage.
Demonstrated experience in the following: Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting,
Strong MS Office skills, willing to work overtime as per job requirements.
Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP)..
Demonstrated use of electrical devices (i.e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT’s, signal conditioners, etc.).
Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Team oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
Excellent time management skills.
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.
Additional Information
Work performed in an office and manufacturing plant environments. Normal mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Frequently exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external weather condition. Frequently walks, stands, grips/grasps, bends/stoops, crouches; and lifts and carries up to thirty (30) lbs within the manufacturing plant environment.
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