Controls Technician

Magna International; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in Highland Park, MI is seeking a Control Technician to design, develop, and install PLC-based control systems. Candidates should have experience in electrical control systems, strong problem-solving skills, and an Associate Degree in a related field. This role involves troubleshooting PLC issues, producing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position is a permanent role in the Magna Seating group, contributing to innovative automotive technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Control Tech preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specifications.
• Basic electrical knowledge including proximity switches, load cells, and signal conditioners.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design, development, and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting PLC-related issues.
• Conduct fault recovery testing and participate in project startup.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical control system design

Troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Team-oriented

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Allen Bradley PLC controls (RSLogix500, RSLogix5000)

PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications

Keyence inspection camera applications

Job description

Overview

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

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the design, development and installation of new PLC-based control systems.
• Provide production support by troubleshooting and resolving machine PLC-related issues.
• 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 participate in project startup and machine commissioning.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, Production Supervisors and other internal staff.
• Report all unsafe and unhealthy conditions, as well as injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to management.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, the physical condition of the workplace, or the assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer requirements, internal requirements or test quality, notify management immediately.
• Follow the Quality System requirements for ISO/TS16949 2009 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in Electrical control system design, PLC programming and troubleshooting; strong MS Office skills; willingness to work overtime as per job requirements.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Control Tech preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial networks (DeviceNet, EthernetIP).
• Familiar with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, Omron).
• Basic knowledge of electrical devices (proximity switches, load cells, LVDTs, signal conditioners, etc.).
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematic design specifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education / Certification / Licensure

• Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic or similar Engineering degree/diploma/certificate or Trades Qualification and significant equivalent work experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Team-oriented, communicates well with others and able to interact with people at all levels and departments.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to successfully complete multiple tasks; demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.
• Basic electrical and motor controls, Allen Bradley PLC controls, including RSLogix500 and RSLogix5000 platforms, RSLogix, PanelView and PanelView Plus HMI applications, IFM and Keyence inspection camera applications.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 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.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Seating

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 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, contact our Talent Attraction team.