• 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.