Advanced Automation Technician – Robotics & PLCs

Magna International; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Warren, Michigan is seeking an Automation Technician, B Crew to support process controls, maintenance, and robotic systems. This full-time role requires hands-on installation, programming of PLCs, and collaboration with automation engineers to keep equipment running at peak performance.

You will troubleshoot electrical circuits, work with conveyors and multi-axis robots, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new program launches.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience PLC programming.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems
• Strong hands-on capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles

Responsibilities

• Oversees process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems.
• Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment is running in accordance to specifications, including troubleshooting, start-up and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.
• Coordinate the development in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specifications and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment.
• Participate with automation team in the design of automated machines, equipment, systems, devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
• Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods.
• Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.
• Support Maintenance with the repairs of equipment in the event of a failure.
• Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment.
• Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate equipment changes.
• Execute continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap cost and improve productivity and quality.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of all new program launches, including supporting of all pilot build activities as needed.
• Assist in determining resolutions to customer issues through the implementation of process and design changes as they relate to equipment.
• Assist in the implementation of TS16949 objectives.
• Support cost savings activities: problem solving cost saving analysis, root cause analysis, capital payback analysis, process manufacturing analysis, i.e. lean manufacturing VE/VA analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Multi-axis robotics

Hands-on installation

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Magna International in Warren, Michigan is seeking an Automation Technician, B Crew to support process controls, maintenance, and robotic systems. This full-time role requires hands-on installation, programming of PLCs, and collaboration with automation engineers to keep equipment running at peak performance.

You will troubleshoot electrical circuits, work with conveyors and multi-axis robots, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new program launches.