Controls Engineer

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.

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Conceives of, plans, designs, develops, and implements new electrical systems and/or processes. Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work for new and existing processes and systems.
• Evaluates current manufacturing system hardware/software, equipment/controls, resolves problems, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Works with internal and external resources to ensure all project needs/expectations are met. Monitors and controls costs, timing, and other related aspects of projects.
• Oversees and directs the maintenance of all documentation related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic areas.
• Champions continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and comply with automotive specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for machine safety and building equipment in respective area. Writes and edits machine control programs to interface process equipment to safely operate production equipment (i.e. program light guards) and avoid malfunctions. Supports related applications.
• Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals. May supervise and/or provide work direction to other staff.
• Follows procedures pertaining to safety which includes prescribed lock out procedures when working on equipment to prevent injury.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, packaging, storage, and disposal of hazardous and regulated wastes included used oil and aerosol can waste.
• Assist in spill cleanup when needed.

The following duties will be performed at all levels within the progression. At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests. Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or systems.

Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work. At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the assignment.

Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field. At level III, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills.

Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for…