Electro-Mechanical Systems Controls Technologist

Join Magna Engineered Glass and help power a modern manufacturing operation built on robotics and precision controls. This role blends maintenance craftsmanship with controls savvy and offers a structured path from foundational technician work to advanced programming and system optimization.

What you will do

• Support maintenance and manufacturing engineering by executing changeovers, PMs, and rapid-response troubleshooting across robotic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Keep equipment available by minimizing downtime and documenting actions in the CMMS
• Collaborate in crossover meetings and maintain clear, current equipment logs
• Work safely around chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste while following all environmental and safety procedures
• Adapt to irregular schedules driven by production requirements

Role scope by level

Level 1 Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down work centers
• Complete changeover tasks and respond to production issues with urgency
• Troubleshoot basic pneumatics, soldering operations, robots, tip changers, and fixtures
• Execute barrel or drum changes and perform weight checks
• Understand production metrics and utilize formal escalation steps
• Diagnose and tune adhesive dispense systems for multiple adhesive chemistries

Level 2 Responsibilities

• All Level 1 responsibilities, plus
• PLC program, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo drive, and vision system troubleshooting
• Read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints
• Replace hydraulic and pneumatic components and rebuild solder heads
• Perform robot program troubleshooting and verify quality with gauging fixtures

Level 3 Responsibilities

• All Level 2 responsibilities, plus
• Modify robot paths, teach and calibrate vision systems, and adjust HMIs
• Create or revise PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Apply GD&T and metrology, and work with network protocols
• Optimize soldering processes and replace servo drives
• Develop blueprints or drawings and contribute to engineering design
• Coach production and maintenance teams, support skills assessments, and recommend or deliver training
• Drive problem solving, continuous improvement, and other departmental initiatives

Qualifications by level

Level 1

• 1 to 3 years repairing mechanical or automated machinery
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and updating capability on area equipment
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and basic electrical
• Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• English fluency required; Spanish bilingual preferred

Level 2

• Meets Level 1 qualifications
• Associate degree in a technical field and or significant experience, or apprenticeship completion with 2 to 3 years in automation
• 4 to 6 years of related work, including automation, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Proficiency navigating PLC and HMI software, connectivity, and fault isolation
• Ability to modify Allen Bradley PLC code and update HMI applications
• Experience optimizing vision sensor programs
• Industrial robotics experience, ABB preferred, with minor program adjustments
• Skilled reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic or hydraulic diagrams

Level 3

• Meets Level 2 qualifications
• 7 or more years of progressive automation or maintenance with advanced programming and troubleshooting
• Proven success rebuilding machines and integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and robotic subsystems
• Advanced capability developing PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic or electrical diagrams
• Expert at calibrating vision systems and executing advanced robot path edits
• Knowledge of GD&T and metrology; able to contribute to design reviews and compliance for codes, safety, and maintainability

Physical requirements

• Standing for 8 to 12 hours
• Lift up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour
• Frequent bending, twisting, turning, and lifting
• Repetitive hand motions including gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing

Core strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Industrial robot programming
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair
• CNC machine setup and changeover

Technology

• PLC Allen Bradley
• HMI

Grow your impact while growing your skills. If you are ready to keep complex automation running smoothly, we would like to meet you.