Magna Engineered Glass: 2nd Shift Maintenance / Controls Tech

Magna International; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance/Controls Technician in Holland, MI. The role involves supporting the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering team by troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on robotic and automated systems. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years in mechanical or automation repair, strong communication skills, and a cooperative team spirit. The position offers opportunities to advance technical skills and involves working with various mechanical and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in mechanical/automation machine repair.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and update equipment.
• Good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Document all repairs and PM’s using CMMS system.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge including pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC software

HMI applications

Job description

Magna Engineered Glass: 2nd Shift Maintenance / Controls Tech

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JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance / Controls Technician at Magna Engineered Glass supports the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering team with change overs, troubleshooting, repairing and performing Preventative Maintenance activities (PM’s) on robotic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems. Responsibilities progress by level, with opportunities to build advanced technical skills and take on increasing responsibility in system design, programming, and optimization. The position may require irregular schedules and involves exposure to chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste.

Level 1

• Performs work center start up and shut down processes.
• Performs change over functions.
• Respond quickly to production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure equipment availability.
• Documents all repairs and PM’s using CMMS system.
• Troubleshooting on pneumatics, soldering, robots, tip changers, and assembly fixtures.
• Conduct equipment functions such as barrel/drum changes, weight checks, and changeovers.
• Understand production metrics and escalation procedures.
• Understands different types of adhesives and troubleshoots dispense systems for each type.
• Updates technical staff through attending crossover meetings and updating equipment logs.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 2

• Same as above, plus:
• Troubleshoot PLC programs, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo drives, and vision systems.
• Read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints.
• Replace hydraulic/pneumatic components.
• Rebuild solder heads.
• Troubleshoot robot programs.
• Use gauging fixtures for quality verification.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 3

• Same as above, plus:
• Perform robot path modifications, vision system teaching/calibration, and HMI modifications.
• Understand and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
• Create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Apply GD&T, metrology instruments, and network protocols.
• Optimize soldering processes and perform servo drive replacements.
• Able to calibrate and teach vision systems.
• Contribute to engineering design through blueprint and drawing creation.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production and maintenance staff; support skills assessments and recommend or deliver additional training as needed.
• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and other departmental projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Level 1

• 1‑3 years in mechanical / automation machine repair.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, update, and work on all equipment in designated area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and electrical required.
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts and work in a team environment.
• English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Level 2

• Meets all Level 1 requirements plus:
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and/or significant amount of related work experience or completion of apprenticeship as mechanic or electrician (i.e., journeyman card) and 2‑3 years of experience in an automation environment.
• 4‑6 years of related experience including troubleshooting and repairing automation systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI software navigation, machine connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to modify existing programs in Allen Bradley PLCs and update HMI applications.
• Ability to modify and optimize vision sensor programs.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial robotics (ABB preferred) including troubleshooting and minor program adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.

Level 3

• Meets all Level 2 requirements plus:
• 7+ years of progressive automation / maintenance experience with advanced programming and troubleshooting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in rebuilding machinery and complex system integration (hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, robotic).
• Advanced ability to create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic/electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency in calibrating vision systems and performing advanced robot path modifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and use of precision measurement/metrology instruments.
• Ability to contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with codes, safety standards and maintainability requirements.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Prolonged standing at least 8 hours, but up to 12 hours per day.
• Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour.
• Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Repetitive use of hands, including gripping, grasping, pinching, squeezing.

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

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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