Controls Engineer

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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The controls engineer works in a manufacturing plant environment and will be exposed to some elements such as temperature and noise. Must be flexible in hours of work to meet internal/external customer requirements (scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.). Ability to travel internationally (if required) and to work overtime may be required to meet customer expectations.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee must frequently general good health to meet fast paced environment, and sometimes high stress situations. Must be able to function in a very fast pace moving environment. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in an office setting and plant floor. The noise level in the office environment is usually low to moderate. The employee is occasionally exposed to low levels of vibration. The employee may be required to be on the production floor where they would be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the production environment is usually moderate to loud.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:

• Equipment: Laptop PC, telephone, photocopier, etc.

• Software: Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), PLC Software

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiar with Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCat 3, Siemens Simotion, Siemens WinCC

• IEC61131

• SCADA Development systems

• Knowledge of efficiency tracking, root cause analysis, and KPIs

• Knowledge of electrical code (NEC and NFPA)

• Competent with AutoCAD Electrical

• Preferred - Licensed Industrial Electrician with apprenticeship.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in automotive and manufacturing environment

• Experience applying machine safety requirements (ISO 12100 & 13849)

AREAS OF TRAINING REQUIRED:
New Hire training, Employee Charter training, Safety Training
TEAM MEMBER'S JOB PROGRESS BE MONITORED FOR COMPETENCY BY:
Performance Assessment conducted by Supervisor and/or Department Manager.
POSITION RELEVANCE TO ACHIEVING QUALITY OBJECTIVES:
The applications created help provide accurate data that assists in monitoring the implementation of systems/goals.
OTHER PERTINANT OR RELEVANT INFORMATION:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
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:
Cosma International