Automation Engineer - Industry 4.0 & Robotics
Magna International
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Job summary
Magna Seating in Shepherdsville, KY is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to lead automation initiatives from concept to implementation. You will design and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems, while programming robotics and AGVs/AMRs to improve quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
With a manufacturing automation background, you will drive digital transformation using Industry 4.0 concepts, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance, while ensuring safety,
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechatronic, Automation, or Controls) or equivalent experience.
- Preferred 5+ years of manufacturing automation experience.
- Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, robotics and industrial automation equipment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes and strong project management capability.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation initiatives from concept to implementation, delivering labor reduction and throughput gains.
- Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems.
- Program and optimize robotic, vision, and automated systems including AGVs/AMRs.
- Drive Industry 4.0 initiatives by integrating connected factory technologies and real-time analytics.
- Support risk assessments, audits, and equipment validation to meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentor and train personnel, support global automation initiatives, and evaluate new technologies.
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Job description
Magna Seating in Shepherdsville, KY is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to lead automation initiatives from concept to implementation. You will design and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, and motion control systems, while programming robotics and AGVs/AMRs to improve quality, throughput, and labor efficiency.
With a manufacturing automation background, you will drive digital transformation using Industry 4.0 concepts, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance, while ensuring safety,
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