Senior Controls Engineer - Robotics & PLC Systems

Magna International; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support the development and maintenance of advanced control systems for automotive seating production. The role involves designing and writing control programs, supporting PLC and robotic systems, and ensuring documentation across life cycle.

Ideal candidates will have a 10+ year background in controls or maintenance, an electronics-focused education, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electronics; electrical controls engineering background preferred.
• Electrical controls engineering background with hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive controls or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain controls standards and specifications; manage parts lists for controls.
• Provide technical support for PLC and robotic systems during new equipment introductions.
• Supervise assembly/installation of controls and equipment; ensure documentation is complete.
• Plan updates and improvements to control systems including robotics, ladder logic, and electrical distribution.
• Lead cross-functional teams; mentor Maintenance staff in controls techniques.

Skills

VAVE

Electrical controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Electronics

Tools

Allen Bradley

Fanuc

ABB

RS Logix

FTView

PanelView

HMI

Ethernet controls

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Minitab

Job description

Magna International is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to support the development and maintenance of advanced control systems for automotive seating production. The role involves designing and writing control programs, supporting PLC and robotic systems, and ensuring documentation across life cycle.

Ideal candidates will have a 10+ year background in controls or maintenance, an electronics-focused education, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, and