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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

PLC Programmer / Automation Technology

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHanover, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree or technical vocational training, ideally in mechanical engineering or automation technology.
  • Several years of professional experience programming PLCs in an industrial environment.
  • Sound knowledge of PLC programming.
  • Very good knowledge of Siemens STEP7 and TIA Portal.
  • Experience with WinCC, Profinet, Industrial Ethernet, and fieldbus systems.
  • Knowledge of commissioning machinery and production equipment.
  • A structured and analytical approach to work.

Responsibilities

  • Create and optimize PLC programs and operator interfaces for internal automation projects.
  • Create and adapt visualizations using HMI.
  • Perform fault analyses and resolve faults sustainably on automated equipment.
  • Modify and integrate robotics, drive, and other peripheral systems.
  • Connect equipment to higher-level systems such as MES, ERP, or databases.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.
  • Actively contribute to the in-house automation team and provide ideas for continuous process improvement.
  • Conduct test runs, analyze faults, and troubleshoot.

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957

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