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Magna International

Automation Technician

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Hybrid
Guelph, ON
Senior level
Hybrid
Guelph, ON
Senior level
As an Automation Technician, you'll program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and HMI systems, ensuring optimal equipment performance and supporting continuous improvement in automation.
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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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) and/or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A) or equivalent
  • 5+ Years of Automation Technician experience
  • Previous experience with automated paint, production and process equipment preferred
  • Must have strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
  • Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
  • Strong Knowledge of Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman)
  • Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FTV, View, RSView32)
  • Strong knowledge of various networks (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus2, RS232)
  • Able to interpret and design electrical schematics
  • Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment and lead problem-solving teams
  • Must have a strong awareness of safety and proven safety record
  • Must have demonstrated good work habits for a period of not less than six months in present job


MAIN DUTIES:

  • PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
  • Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
  • Repair of equipment
  • Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics
  • Assist in setting up, maintaining programming, electrical components and schematic standards
  • Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
  • Completion of all required work orders and associated paperwork
  • Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
  • Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned


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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors

Top Skills

Devicenet
Electrical Engineering
Ethernet/Ip
Hmi Programming
Mechanical Engineering
Modbus
MS Office
Plcs
Robotics

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