Automation & IIoT Engineer for Smart Manufacturing

Magna-International-6df39721; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Seating in Highland Park, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead planning, execution, and validation of automation projects across robotics, IIoT, MES, and data analytics tools, delivering measurable efficiency gains.

You will collaborate with IT, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to ensure seamless commissioning, program PLCs and vision systems, and maintain engineering documentation for digitization-first improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, or Industry 4.0 deployment.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics systems, SCADA/MES platforms, or IIoT devices.
• Strong understanding of data collection, machine connectivity, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience leading complex technical projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 platforms, digital twins, or automated quality inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and validation of automation and digitization projects, including robotics, IIoT, MES enhancements.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation, data collection and smart tech implementation.
• Support deployment and integration of Industrial IoT sensors, machine monitoring platforms, and digital work instructions.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure seamless commissioning of advanced technology solutions.
• Program, troubleshoot and optimize automation systems—including PLCs, robots, and vision systems.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including PFMEAs, process flows, control plans, and standard work with a digitization-first approach.
• Lead data-driven continuous improvement projects using OEE, downtime analytics, and machine data to drive performance gains.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new automated equipment.
• Train cross-functional teams on new technologies, ensuring adoption and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure all digitization and automation initiatives comply with safety standards, cybersecurity protocols, and company policies.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

IIoT devices

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA/MES platforms

IIoT devices

Job description

Magna Seating in Highland Park, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead planning, execution, and validation of automation projects across robotics, IIoT, MES, and data analytics tools, delivering measurable efficiency gains.

You will collaborate with IT, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to ensure seamless commissioning, program PLCs and vision systems, and maintain engineering documentation for digitization-first improvements.