Automation Engineering Co-Op: Robotics & Industry 4.0

Magna International Limited; Northwood (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Iowa is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Support co-op to gain hands-on experience in automation, robotics, PLCs, and Industry 4.0 in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will support Automation Engineers, troubleshoot equipment, assist with FAT/SAT, and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives; the role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

This student/co-op position offers exposure to factory of the future projects and cross-functional

Responsibilities

• Support Automation Engineers with day-to-day production activities.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment-related issues.
• Learn operation of PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, vision systems, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Assist with equipment monitoring and performance analysis.
• Gain experience with industrial robotics systems and PLC troubleshooting.
• Assist with controls system verification and testing activities.
• Support backup management and equipment documentation efforts.
• Participate in automation upgrades and improvement projects.
• Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), runoff, and startup activities.
• Participate in Factory of the Future projects and technology deployments.
• Observe and support equipment handoff between project teams and production operations.
• Gain exposure to Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.
• Support data collection and improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Participate in kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining equipment documentation, backups, troubleshooting procedures, network documentation, and engineering records.
• Support standardization efforts throughout the facility.

Job description

Magna Exteriors in Iowa is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Support co-op to gain hands-on experience in automation, robotics, PLCs, and Industry 4.0 in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will support Automation Engineers, troubleshoot equipment, assist with FAT/SAT, and participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives; the role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork.

This student/co-op position offers exposure to factory of the future projects and cross-functional