Automation Engineer: PLC, HMI & Robotics

Magna International; Highland Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking a skilled Controls Technologist to design, develop, and install PLC-based control systems for automotive seating applications. You will commission electrical and function validation equipment, optimize HMI displays, and collaborate with IT on SCADA integrations to improve system reliability.

The role requires strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMI tooling, and robotics, with a focus on safety, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork within Magna Seating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in electrical/electronic/mechatronic engineering or related field.
• Trades certification with significant work experience is a plus.
• Experience as Controls Technologist or related IT field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and install new PLC-based control systems.
• Onsite commissioning of electrical and function validation equipment.
• Maintain and modify HMI displays and graphics (Citec, FactoryTalk, RS Studio 5000).
• Provide technical support during project execution of Electrical and Function Test equipment.
• Monitor hardware/software interface reliability and implement improvements.
• Produce and update design documentation and specifications.
• Write and execute machine startup, testing and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize communications via SCADA (e.g., Cimplicity).
• Support robotic systems (Fanuc, Universal Robots).
• Deploy and maintain Safety PLCs, area scanners, and light curtains.
• Support error-proofing devices (Kenyence, Cognex, SICK).
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Robotics basics

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic engineering degree

Trades certification

Tools

RSLogix500/5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Cimplicity

RSLogix/PanelView

Vision systems (Keyence/Cognex/IFM/Omron)

Job description

Magna International is seeking a skilled Controls Technologist to design, develop, and install PLC-based control systems for automotive seating applications. You will commission electrical and function validation equipment, optimize HMI displays, and collaborate with IT on SCADA integrations to improve system reliability.

The role requires strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley), HMI tooling, and robotics, with a focus on safety, documentation, and cross-functional teamwork within Magna Seating.