Eng, System Paint

Magna International Limited; Carrollton (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking an Automation Engineer to own PLC/HMI control systems, develop and support automated paint systems, and coordinate modifications with vendors and engineers. The role demands hands-on problem solving, project execution, and strong drawing interpretation skills.

You will work to improve system performance, reliability, and safety across production lines, leveraging Fanuc robotics, PLCs (PLC5/SLC family), and AutoCAD in a dynamic automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with Fanuc robots, PLCs, and automated paint systems is essential.
• Strong problem solving, reading drawings and project management skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Own, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC/HMI control systems.
• Design, implement and support HMI hardware and software for automated systems.
• Coordinate modifications with vendors and facility engineers; perform system documentation.

Skills

Robot control

Fanuc robots

Karel language

PDT programming

Allen Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

C++

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in robotic technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Visual Basic

C++

Job description

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

General Job Duties

• To exhibit an objective, fair and professional attitude that exemplifies the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to maintain a positive and productive workplace.
• To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach that follows the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to ensure a satisfied and productive employee workplace.
• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of personnel that will provide for an overall positive working environment.
• To persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.

Specific Job Duties

• To perform regular workplace inspections, conducting safety talks, staff meetings, tail gate meetings, being involved in the accident/incident investigation program, training new employees, correcting unsafe acts or conditions, correct or commend health and safety performance and conducting performance appraisals for workers’ safety performance.
• Always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment to set good workplace standards and ensure all employees maintain those standards.
• Know and maintain the safety rules for Decostar Industries.
• Have knowledge of general workplace health and safety in regards to the general public and visitors to Decostar.
• Recommend equipment improvements, or manufacturing methods, which would result in improved quality, reliability, or greater efficiency.
• Coordinate all mechanical/electrical system modifications with external vendors, paint maintenance personnel and facility engineers.
• Own, troubleshoot, modify, and optimize PLC/HMI control systems.
• Organize and maintain all system documentation (i.e. mechanical/electrical drawings, software documentation and backups, equipment configuration parameters).
• Maintain PLC/HMI software standards, backups, version control, change logs and disaster-recovery procedures.
• Maintain documented change control for PLC, HMI, and system modifications, including validation of changes prior to release to production.
• Diagnose controls-related downtime and implement permanent corrective actions using structured root-cause analysis.
• Outline maintenance practices for paint application automated systems.
• Develop and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance requirements for automated systems.
• Identify critical spare parts and obsolescence risks for automation and controls equipment.
• Design and implement software, electrical and mechanical automated system enhancements.
• Support and assist maintenance personnel with diagnosing software, controls, and electrical system problems.
• Identify, justify, implement and support capital projects. This includes lending design specification and implementation support to other members of the engineering staff.
• Design, implement and support all HMI hardware and software for automated systems.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills and Experience Required

• Must have 2 years of experience in the following: Robot control – specifically Fanuc robots – preferably knowledgeable in Karel language – working experience with Paint Tool and PDT programming, Allen Bradley PLC’s – including PLC5, SLC and Micro processors.
• Prefer experience in 1K and 2K automated ratio/metering equipment and electrostatic paint application.
• Must have good problem solving skills.
• Experienced in electrical and electronic controls.
• Must be comfortable with control theory with emphasis on PID loops.
• Computer networking software and hardware skills desirable.
• Software programming skills using either Visual Basic, C++ or another language required.
• Project management skills are necessary.
• AutoCAD experience is necessary.
• Must work well with others.
• Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have good math skills including SPC background.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings (customer parts, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and facility).

Education

Required - Bachelor’s Degree in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required. In special cases where past performance demonstrates proficiency in the ability to perform the duties stated above, as well as having an associate’s degree in robotic technology and 4 years of automated paint systems experience, an exception may be made.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to meet the physical demands as defined by the current production requirements of Decostar. This position requires a person to have the ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and manage stairs on an occasional basis. Lifting up to15 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, and manage assisted lifting of up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis is also required. Must be able to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis. This position also requires a person to be capable of performing sustained motion for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day and capable of repetitive motion for up to four (4) hours. Good vision at a close distance is required. Use of PPE including respirators and following the appropriate safety precautions may be required.

Decostar Training Requirements

You will receive training to perform your job on an on-going basis concurrent with Decostar business operations. Training areas will include safety, quality, continuous improvement and other job specific training that is determined to be an essential part of your job and Decostar business operations.

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.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent Group: Magna Exteriors

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