Die Casting Controls Engineer

Magna International

3.3

(3)

Birmingham, AL

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    Position summary

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    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.
    • Understand and promote Magna's philosophies (Magna Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee's Charter).
    • Update, modify, and continuously improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, hydraulics, and pneumatics distribution and control
    • Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems
    • Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems
    • Create, maintain and keep all electronic data bases: all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; panel layouts; PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs; machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component part documentation
    • Schedule and complete backups of all electronic machine control and robotic programs on set schedule
    • Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment
    • Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links and connections
    • Maintain all sub machine control data highways
    • Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards
    • Handle confidential information on a regular basis
    • Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
    • Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective communication and Fair Treatment
    • Participate in Continual Improvement activities
    • Adhere to customer requirements, Business Operating System and company policies
    • Promotes good housekeeping (5S)
    • Perform other duties as required.

    Position Requirements

    SKILL (Ability to do the job):

    • Use of Siemens Simatic Manager to Tia 16 Siemens PLC, Drives, Touch panels and Fanuc Robots
    • Design and use relay logic, ladder logic, pneumatic logic and hydraulic logic
    • Use of RS232, RS422, DH485, Ethernet, DH+, Device Net, Control Net and remote I/O communications protocol
    • Ability to work well with a group or team & to build and maintain positive Team Member relations
    • Prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
    • Effectively present information and respond to questions from management, Team Members, suppliers and customers
    • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics to help troubleshoot issues
    • Maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact
    • Manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines
    • Work flexible hours to be available for three shifts

    Physical Demands/Other Knowledge

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Some of the physical demands for this position include the ability to lift 50 pounds, standing and sitting for
    prolonged periods of time, and occasional stooping and bending.

    EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

    Some of the equipment and tools used for the job are a computer, telephone, fax machine,
    Copier / printer, PLC, network connections, and basic tools required in aluminum die casting.

    KNOWLEDGE:

    EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor degree in a related discipline, i.e. Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience and education

    TECHNICAL TRAINING: Electrical Controls Engineering background desired, Experience with Siemens Processors and Fanuc Robots

    OTHER: MS-Office - computer navigation knowledge, Excel, Word, Access and all related computer software for machine
    o programming
    o backup and
    o monitoring

    WORK EXPERIENCE:

    WHAT TYPES? Robotics/PLC experience, Electrical Troubleshooting

    HOW MUCH? Minimum 3 years

    08--Engineering F--Permanent/Regular

    Why you should apply for a job to Magna International:

  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.