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Automation Engineer

Magna International, Inc
  • Lancaster, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

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    What we offer:

    At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

    Group Summary:

    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.

    Job Responsibilities:

    What we offer:

    At Magna, we invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

    Benefits:

    • Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

    • Short and Long term disability

    • Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage

    • 401k with a company match

    • Flexible Spending Account

    • H.S.A (with qualifying medical plan)

    • Profit Sharing (after 2 years service)

    • Plant Quarterly Bonus opportunity

    • Safety Shoe Allowance

    • Vacation (based on length of service)

    • 10 Paid Holidays

    • 3 Paid Personal Days, 1 sick day

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Magna Family Scholarship Program

    Group Summary:

    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.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or related field) or equivalent experience
    • 5+ years of experience in automation, controls, or manufacturing environments
    • Experience in equipment implementation and integration
    • Experience in project management preferred

    Technical Skills

    • PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Allen-Bradley preferred)
    • HMI/SCADA development (e.g., FactoryTalk)
    • Robotic programming and troubleshooting (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa preferred)
    • Machine vision systems (e.g., Keyence)
    • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and control systems
    • CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
    • Understanding of IT/OT integration, process control strategies, and industrial networks

    Core Competencies

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
    • Strong documentation and technical writing skills
    • Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to new technologies
    • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment

    General Duties

    (these are not all-inclusive and may be modified at any time as deemed necessary)

    • Design, develop, and implement automated systems, robotics, and control solutions to support manufacturing operations
    • Lead automation projects, including new equipment launches, system integration, and process improvements
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLancaster, Ohio
    IndustryAutomotive and Parts Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1957
    Websitehttp://www.magna.com/

    About Company

    We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.

    Skills

    • ABB (Asea Brown Boveri)unmatched
    • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • AutoCADunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Automation Engineeringunmatched
    • Automotive Technologyunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Market Researchunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Prescription Drugsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Roboticsunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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