Automation Engineer

About the Role

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

Your Responsibilities

• To exhibit a fair and consistent management approach that follows the principles outlined in The Magna Employee’s Charter to ensure a satisfied and productive employee workplace.
• To identify growth and developmental opportunities and on-going training needs of personnel that will provide for an overall positive working environment.
• To follow Company policies and display conduct expected of Decostar employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To persuade and support the following of Company policies and business objectives in the daily management of the operations of the Company.
• To meet and maintain all customer quality standards as well as the standards of Decostar.

Who we are looking for

• Manage all aspects of The Magna Employee’s Charter and ensure that the charter is adhered to by all Decostar staff by providing guidance and leading by example.
• To ensure that automation/robotic technical support is provided to all pertinent production department employees. This responsibility is geared towards a “train the trainer” approach with the goal of delivering first-class customer-service.
• Participate in new program launch activities with the specific goal of assisting in the identification, installation and commissioning of the needed capital assets to support production requirements.
• Coordinate training activities for appropriate personnel regarding the design intent, operation, and maintenance of automation and/or robotic system equipment.
• Provide engineering support to the Manager of Operations with respect to automated and robotic systems.
• Participate fully in Decostar continuous improvement team activities as directed by the Manager of Operations to ensure CI goals are met.
• Coordinate new projects and/or engineering modifications as assigned. Ensure all work is in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. 
• Assume project management responsibilities for any project assigned by the Manager of Operations and ensure that all timelines are met.
• Assist as required in writing bid specifications for potential vendors for specific projects and create bid comparison matrices for the purposes of vendor selection.
• Provide regular progress reports on the timeline schedules for all projects.
• Continuously review and consider new technologies as they might apply to Decostar Industries. Make recommendations to the Manager of Operations for considering introduction of new technologies to the plant floor and be able to demonstrate the feasibility and justification for such technologies.
• Provide automation and robotics support as required as it applies to all aspects of current and any future production systems.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Your preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study required. Minimum ten years work related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Work experience combined with current schooling towards degree will be considered.
• Must have 4 years minimum experience in programming Fanuc, Sepro, Motoman and/or other robot systems. Must be able to develop path programming from scratch, along with programming all sub-system interfaces (light curtains, safety circuits, other process equipment, SPI interfaces, etc…)
• Must have two year’s minimum experience in programming PLC’s.
• Two years minimum experience in creating drawings in AutoCAD 2010 or newer preferred
• Must be experienced in reading mechanical, system and layout drawings.
• Must exhibit strong PC skills.
• Must have strong engineering project management experience. 
• Must have a demonstrated understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment and operational principles of mechanical components and systems.
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills required

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.

Site Benefits

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