Controls Technologist
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Company and group
Magna Exteriors develops and manufactures automotive exterior products, including liftgates, trim, modular systems, front-end modules, and lightweight structural components.
Job responsibilities
- Design, program, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, robotic, and automation systems.
- Develop, verify, maintain, and update electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Maintain and improve MES, SCADA, HMI, database, and manufacturing software systems and plant controls networks.
- Support barcode scanners, vision systems, printers, and other peripheral automation equipment.
- Lead or support capital projects and integrate new automation technologies and standards.
- Lead continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
- Provide technical support and guidance to production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and other stakeholders.
- Train skilled trades and operations personnel on new equipment and processes.
- Complete work orders and documentation; perform and document Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, and external service providers and maintain a safe work environment.
Employment
Worker type is listed as Regular / Permanent.
Requirements
- The role requires experience applicable to designing, programming, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, robotic, and automation systems.
- Ability to develop and maintain electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot MES, SCADA, HMI, database, and manufacturing software systems and controls networks.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and training to production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations personnel.
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