Automation Engineer: Injection Molding & Robotics

Magna International; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement and continuously improve automation systems used in injection molding and related operations. You will work with production, maintenance, tooling, quality, and controls personnel to identify opportunities for improvements and assist in developing automated manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, automation or related fields, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, or related experience.
• Strong background in injection molding operations and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting automation projects in a production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Industrial robotics and automation systems.
• Machine vision systems.
• Electrical and controls fundamentals preferred.
• Root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Manufacturing data analysis.
• Ability to flex schedule around project and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of automation systems for injection molding and secondary operations.
• Support integration of robotics, vision systems, material handling equipment, and automated inspection systems.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, process improvements, and new equipment installations.
• Support PLC, HMI, robot, and vision system development and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and startup of automated equipment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and system records.
• Identify manufacturing improvement opportunities in injection molding processes.
• Support process development, mold trials, and production launches.
• Troubleshoot molding and automation issues with operations and maintenance.
• Recommend process and equipment improvements that enhance quality, cycle time, and operational performance.
• Support validation of process changes and equipment modifications.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (scrap reduction, downtime, cycle time, labor efficiency, equipment reliability).
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvements.
• Support implementation of solutions to improve performance.
• Provide technical support for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist maintenance with troubleshooting complex controls.
• Support preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations.
• Help maintain automation backups and recovery documentation.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Tooling, and Engineering teams.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in development of operating and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide training and support for end users when new equipment is implemented.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing data analysis

Industrial robotics

Machine vision

Troubleshooting equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB/Fanuc robotics

RJG Process monitoring systems

RJG data collection systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement and continuously improve automation systems used in injection molding and related operations. You will work with production, maintenance, tooling, quality, and controls personnel to identify opportunities for improvements and assist in developing automated manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, automation or related fields, with