Automation Technician – Paint & Assembly Systems

Magna International Limited; Guelph; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Canada is hiring for a hands-on engineer to program PLCs, robots and HMI systems, perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment, and design electrical schematics. The role requires experience with Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs, ABB/Fanuc/Motoman robotics, and network protocols, plus strong MS Office skills and safety awareness.

You will join a team focused on continuous improvement in automated painting and production lines, contributing to uptime and

Qualifications

• Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) and/or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A) or equivalent
• Previous experience with automated paint, production and process equipment preferred
• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Strong Knowledge of Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman)
• Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FTV, View, RSView32)
• Strong knowledge of various networks (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus2, RS232)
• Able to interpret and design electrical schematics
• Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and lead problem-solving teams
• Must have a strong awareness of safety and proven safety record

Responsibilities

• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Repair of equipment
• Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics
• Assist in setting up, maintaining programming, electrical components and schematic standards
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Completion of all required work orders and associated paperwork
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

MS Office

PLC knowledge

Robotics

HMI programming

Networks & protocols

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation)

Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

ABB Robotics

Fanuc Robotics

Motoman Robotics

RSView32

Job description

Magna Exteriors in Canada is hiring for a hands-on engineer to program PLCs, robots and HMI systems, perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment, and design electrical schematics. The role requires experience with Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs, ABB/Fanuc/Motoman robotics, and network protocols, plus strong MS Office skills and safety awareness.

You will join a team focused on continuous improvement in automated painting and production lines, contributing to uptime and