Automation Technician, B Crew ($32.00/hr)

Magna International; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Warren, Michigan is seeking an Automation Technician, B Crew to support process controls, maintenance, and robotic systems. This full-time role requires hands-on installation, programming of PLCs, and collaboration with automation engineers to keep equipment running at peak performance.

You will troubleshoot electrical circuits, work with conveyors and multi-axis robots, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new program launches.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience PLC programming.
• Experience in AutoCAD.
• Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems
• Strong hands-on capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused
• Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles

Responsibilities

• Oversees process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems.
• Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment is running in accordance to specifications, including troubleshooting, start-up and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.
• Coordinate the development in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specifications and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment.
• Participate with automation team in the design of automated machines, equipment, systems, devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.
• Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods.
• Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.
• Support Maintenance with the repairs of equipment in the event of a failure.
• Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment.
• Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate equipment changes.
• Execute continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap cost and improve productivity and quality.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of all new program launches, including supporting of all pilot build activities as needed.
• Assist in determining resolutions to customer issues through the implementation of process and design changes as they relate to equipment.
• Assist in the implementation of TS16949 objectives.
• Support cost savings activities: problem solving cost saving analysis, root cause analysis, capital payback analysis, process manufacturing analysis, i.e. lean manufacturing VE/VA analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Multi-axis robotics

Hands-on installation

Communication (oral/written)

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

## Automation Technician, B Crew ($32.00/hr)Applylocations: Warren, Michigan, UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R00251332**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## ## **Group Summary:**The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.**Job Responsibilities:****Position Overview:**Oversees all activities related to process controls, maintenance, manufacturing, installation, support, documentation and testing activities of all equipment including, but not limited to, robotics, assembly, on-line fixtures, conveyor systems, etc.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Work closely with Automation Engineers to ensure existing equipment is running in accordance to specifications. Including the troubleshooting, debugging, start-up and programming of all automated equipment and upgrades.* Technical expert for electrical circuits, program logic controls, robot programming, vision inspection and automation.* Coordinate the development in writing and maintaining effective maintenance specification and preventative maintenance programs on all equipment to ensure top performance of equipment.* Participate with automation team in the design of Automated: machines, equipment, systems, devices and fixtures to support assembly requirements.* Recommend equipment improvements and/or manufacturing methods.* Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software and electrical system problems.* Support Maintenance with the repairs of equipment in the event of a failure* Work closely with production, maintenance and engineering to establish optimized performance of all equipment.* Assist Automation Engineers in executing Engineering Change Requests (ECR) for appropriate equipment changes.* Execute continuous improvement strategies to reduce scrap cost and improve productivity and quality.* Assist in the preparation and execution of all new program launches, including supporting of all pilot build activities as needed.* Assist in determining resolutions to customer issues through the implementation of process and design changes as they relate to equipment.* Assist in the implementation of TS16949 objectives.* Support cost savings activities: problem solving cost saving analysis, root cause analysis, capital payback analysis, process manufacturing analysis, i.e. lean manufacturing VE/VA analysis.* Must be extremely flexible for off shift availability and representation.* Investigate new and emerging technologies that may be of interest to Magna AIM Systems.* Other duties, as assigned.* Must be able to work flexible work hours (i.e. on-call, work remotely, outside normal work hours).**Education and Experience:*** Associate’s degree in engineering or related field and 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment.* Minimum 3 years’ experience with automated equipment in a manufacturing environment* Experience PLC programming.* Experience in AutoCAD.* Solid understanding of principles used in multi-axis robotic systems, conveyor transport systems,* Strong “hands-on” capability in the installation and programming robotic and PLC controls systems in a manufacturing environment.* Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; customer focused* Understanding of manufacturing, assembly, sequencing and equipment principles## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. ## ## **AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. ## **Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team. **Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent