Automation & Controls Engineer — Factory of the Future

Magna International Limited (Hong Kong)

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Controls & Automation Engineer to deploy and integrate Factory of the Future automation initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will scale automation solutions, including robotics, vision systems, and industrial controls, while collaborating with operations, vendors, and regional teams to standardize practices and enable growth across divisions.

Education: Bachelors in Electrical Engineering / Automation / Mechatronics; 8+ years in industrial automation.

Qualifications

Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent).
Hands-on experience supporting automation deployment and commissioning within manufacturing environments.
Experience with robotics, cobots, Autonomous Mobile Robots and vision systems preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast-paced production environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, engineering, vendors, and integrators.
Strong communication, coordination, and execution mindset with willingness to work hands-on when required.
Ability to travel as needed to support implementation and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

Support deployment, commissioning, and integration of automation systems within manufacturing environments
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
Support implementation of robotics, cobots, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Collaborate with automation vendors, integrators, plant teams, and regional resources to ensure successful execution of projects
Act as a regional point of contact for automation support, helping drive clarity, alignment, and removal of execution barriers
Support development, standardization, and scaling of automation best practices across divisions
Assist in troubleshooting system, integration, and startup issues within production environments
Contribute to improving manufacturing performance, uptime, and operational efficiency through automation initiatives
Ensure automation systems align with Factory of the Future objectives and operational requirements