Electrical Controls Engineer

About the Role

Electrical Controls Engineers will be responsible for all plant machine control systems and documentation, and for working with Engineering on new machine controls and standards.

Your Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

Updating, modifying, and continuously improving existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control.

Coordinating with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems. 

Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, etc. or equivalent experience and education. 

Electrical controls engineering background desired.

Complete knowledge of and ability to design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic.

Complete knowledge of an ability to use RS232, RS422, HD485, Ethernet, DH+, Device Net, Control Net and remote I/O communications protocol.

Understanding of and ability to use java C+, C++ and Visual Basic

Complete understanding and ability to use Excel, Word, Access, Acad 2000 or Acad 2000LT, and all related computer software for all machine programming, backup and monitoring.

Experience with Allen Bradey Processors, Motoman Robots, and Fanuc Robots a plus. 

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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