Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer

Location: Piedmont, South Carolina, US

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

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JOB SUMMARY

This position reports directly to the Engineer Manager and is responsible for the general and specific job duties as described below:

QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB

• Experience programming HMI and SCADA systems. Ignition experience preferred.

• Working knowledge developing and maintaining robots (FANUC/KUKA preferred). 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred).

• Working knowledge of deploying and maintaining electronic safety systems i.e., Safety PLC’s Area Scanners, Light curtains etc.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and influence others across departments

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering required.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience required. 

· Automotive industry experience preferred.

• A combination of education and significant relevant work experience (minimum of 10 years) may be considered in lieu of a degree.

MAIN DUTIES

· Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for all automation and robotic systems, including FANUC and KUKA robots.

· Program, and optimize PLCs, and associated control systems to improve efficiency, uptime, and product quality.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, install, and commission new automation equipment and systems for new program launches.

· Lead or support capital projects related to automation and robotics, including vendor evaluation, specification development, and implementation.

· Coordinate and deliver training to operations and maintenance personnel to ensure proper understanding of automation systems, safety integration, and maintenance best practices.

· Monitor the quality of the hardware and software interface/integration and suggest changes to improve reliability

· Provides production support for machine PLC issues, and analyzing equipment performance issues by troubleshooting the causes and develop and execute the appropriate corrective action(s).

· Produce and update documents including work/user instructions, functional specifications, detailed design specifications, electrical and pneumatic schematics, etc.

· Manage and execute engineering changes and process improvements to reduce downtime, increase productivity, and improve system reliability.

· Provide detailed documentation, system schematics, and programming backups for all automation-related projects.

· Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that enhance manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness.

· Participate in continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process innovations.

WHY WORK HERE?

• Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

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.