Controls Supervisor

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

Job summary

Magna Seating is seeking an experienced controls professional to lead a team of controls engineers and technologists. You will design, develop, and install PLC-based control systems, commission equipment on site, and update HMI graphics while collaborating with IT to optimize SCADA communications.

The role requires seven-plus years in controls, strong knowledge of RSLogix500/5000, Allen-Bradley platforms, and a background in electrical system design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred and Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic background.
• Electrical control system design experience and PLC troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with RSLogix500/5000 and HMI development required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and daily direction to Controls Engineers and Controls Technologist.
• Lead equipment improvement projects: productivity, quality, availability, safety etc.
• Ensures required training for all controls department staff is completed.
• Design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
• Onsite commissioning and start-up support for electrical systems.
• Maintain and update HMI displays and graphics.
• Collaborate with IT to optimize SCADA communications.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and documentation.

Skills

Electrical control design

PLC programming

HMI development

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic degree

Tools

RSLogix500/5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

PanelView

Keyence/Cognex Vision

Ethernet/IP

DeviceNet

IO-Link

Job description

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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

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and daily direction to Controls Engineers and Controls Technologist.
• Provide assistance as needed to Production, Maintenance and Engineering regarding equipment design or manufacturing performance issues.
• Participates and lead equipment improvement projects: productivity, quality, availability, safety etc.
• Ensures all Controls team members within the department (new and transferred) have received all required training in a timely manner.
• Ensures the thoroughness and timely completion of scheduled performance reviews for all controls individuals

within the department.

• Responsible for the design, development and installation of new PLC based control systems.
• Onsite commissioning of electrical and function validation equipment with a focus on I/O checkout, system testing and start-up support.
• Maintain and modify Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays and graphics via multiple computer systems e.g., Citec, FactoryTalk, RS Studio 5000.
• Provide technical competence during project execution of Electrical and Function Test equipment
• Monitor the quality of the hardware and software interface/integration and suggest changes to improve reliability
• Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.
• Conduct machine functionality and fault recovery testing and participates in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with IT department to optimize communications using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software i.e., cimplicit
• Working knowledge of developing and maintaining robotic equipment i.e., Fanuc, Universal Robots etc.
• Working knowledge of deploying and maintaining electronic safety systems i.e., Safety PLC’s Area Scanners, Light curtains etc.
• Working knowledge of deploying and maintaining error proofing devices such as Kenyence, Congnex, SICK visions systems.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Supports and enforces the principles of the Employee Charter, Company goals and objectives, and decisions and policies by taking ownership and communicating these in a positive and supportive manner.

Who We Are Looking For

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent Trades Certification with significant work experience preferred

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Controls Technologist or related IT related field preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic knowledge in the following software packages: Allen Bradley RSLogix500/5000, Factory Talk View Studio
• Understand and apply basic ladder logic principles, control for I/O, ability to understand PLC commands and HMI usage.
• Demonstrated experience in Electrical Control System Design and PLC programming troubleshooting
• Knowledge of industrial networks. (DeviceNet, EthernetIP, IO-Link, Point IO)
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, IFM, Omron)
• Demonstrated use of electrical devices (i.e. proximity switches, load cells, LVDT’s, signal conditioners, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, schematic design specification
• Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 platforms, RS Logix, PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team oriented, communicates well with others, and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and various manufacturing/business information software.

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

Group

Magna Seating