Maintenance Team Lead

Magna International; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Electronics in the United States seeks a capable Maintenance Team Lead to diagnose and repair manufacturing equipment (assembly and SMT) and train technicians. The role emphasizes leadership, PLCs, robotics, and problem-solving in a dynamic production environment.

The candidate should have 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, strong PLC and robotics knowledge, and proven ability to develop others while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working as a production maintenance technician preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop others through support, training.
• Must have working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their associated software programs.
• Experience with Robotics, Vision Systems, electrical schematics preferred.
• High level of problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze data, generate reports, and present information.
• Strong ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems.
• Solid interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate internal data and document mechanical assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for maintenance technicians.
• Assist in development of employees using work history and on-the-job training.
• Wire new or used equipment using blueprints and schematics; install and replace components.
• Repair machinery to meet specifications and codes; use diagnostic tools.
• Collect input from operators and supervisors to troubleshoot work orders.
• Assist in initial start-up of machinery and test all functions and safety devices.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Production maintenance

Leadership & training

PLC knowledge

Robotics

Vision systems

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Tool usage

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Shift flexibility

Goals & targets

Stakeholder communication

Project improvement

Delegation

Tools

PLC software

Robotics systems

Electrical schematics

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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will function as the team lead and a member of the Maintenance team and will be responsible for the rapid diagnosis and repair of manufacturing equipment (assembly and Surface Mount Technology) as well as training of the technicians and escalation of issues.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years hands on manufacturing maintenance experience
• Previous experience working as a production maintenance technician preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop others through support, training.
• Must have working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and their associated software programs
• Experience with Robotics, Vision Systems, electrical schematics preferred
• High degree of comprehension and judgment for effective problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information
• Demonstrated ability to use tools, equipment, and computer systems
• Solid interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data and clearly articulate concepts, ideas and other issues related to mechanical assembly documentation
• Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to work varying shift hours when needed and overtime is required
• Understanding of Department Goals and Targets.
• Effective communication with Maintenance supervisor and Engineers
• Have skills to assist and develop improvement projects
• Delegate duties in day to day operations

DUTIES:

• Primary contact for maintenance technicians
• Assist in the development of employees using work history, on-the-job training
• Use blueprints and schematics, and print specifications to wire new or used equipment, install and replace components
• Repair machinery to satisfy all specifications, manufacturer's requirements, and all applicable codes; Repair equipment using a range of diagnostic tools
• Collect input from operators, techs, and supervisors, to troubleshoot and evaluate the work order
• Machine start-ups: Assist in all initial start-up of machinery, test all functions, safety devices, and verify that machine performs properly
• Obtain work order and necessary parts and tools to complete repair and/or work order
• Participate and implement process improvement suggestions to support continuous improvement
• Orientates new team members on processes
• Ensures methods and procedures are adhered to, maintaining the efficiency of uptime.
• Support current production as required
• Other duties as needed.

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 Electronics