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Controls Supervisor

Magna International, Inc

Highland Park, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive Technology, Candidate Screening, Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corporate Policies, Customer/Client Research, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Components, Electricity, Ethernet, Functional Testing, Hardware-Software Integration, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Input/Output, Installation Guide, Ladder Logic, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Proofreading, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Schematics, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Start-Up, System Test, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Equipment, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Highland Park, Michigan
POSTED
11 days ago
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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:

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a Controls Supervisor to provide leadership and technical oversight for controls engineering, ensuring the dependable performance of automated manufacturing systems while promoting maximum uptime, safety, and quality in a high‑volume automotive setting.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead and provide daily direction to Controls Engineers and Controls Technologists.
  • Drive equipment improvement projects to enhance productivity, quality, availability, and safety.
  • Design, develop, install, and commission PLC-based control systems, including I/O checkout, system testing, and startup support.
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize HMI and SCADA systems (e.g., Citect, FactoryTalk, RS Studio 5000, CIMPLICITY) in collaboration with IT.
  • Provide technical expertise during electrical and functional test equipment projects, ensuring reliable hardware/software integration.
  • Support production by troubleshooting, resolving PLC-related machine issues, and improving system reliability.
  • Develop and maintain robotic systems, electronic safety systems, and error-proofing/vision technologies.
  • Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, schematics, instructions, and test records.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and production teams while upholding company policies, goals, and employee charter principles.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent Trades Certification with significant work experience preferred
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Controls Technologist or related IT related field preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley PLC platforms, including RSLogix 500/5000, FactoryTalk View Studio, and PanelView HMI applications.
  • Ability to understand and apply ladder logic, PLC I/O control, HMI operation, and troubleshoot PLC programs and electrical control systems.
  • Knowledge of industrial networks and field devices (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, IO‑Link, Point I/O) and common electrical components.
  • Familiarity with vision and inspection systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron) and related sensing technologies.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and design specifications, proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

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.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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