Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

2nd Shift Maintenance / Controls Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHolland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Level 1 requires 1–3 years in mechanical or automation machine repair.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, update, and work on all equipment in the designated area of responsibility.
Demonstrated mechanical knowledge, including pneumatics and electrical systems.
English proficiency and strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Level 2 requires meeting all Level 1 requirements plus an associate’s degree in a technical discipline and/or significant related work experience or completion of an apprenticeship as a mechanic or electrician (for example, a journeyman card), and 2–3 years of experience in an automation environment.
Level 2 requires 4–6 years of related experience, including troubleshooting and repairing automation systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Proficiency in PLC and HMI software navigation, machine connectivity, and troubleshooting.
Ability to modify existing programs in Allen-Bradley PLCs and update HMI applications.
Ability to modify and optimize vision sensor programs.
Hands-on experience with industrial robotics, including troubleshooting and minor program adjustments.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
Level 3 requires meeting all Level 2 requirements plus 7+ years of progressive automation or maintenance experience with advanced programming and troubleshooting responsibilities.
Demonstrated expertise in rebuilding machinery and complex system integration involving hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and robotic systems.
Advanced ability to create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic/electrical diagrams.
Proficiency in calibrating vision systems and performing advanced robot path modifications.
Knowledge of GD&T and use of precision measurement/metrology instruments.
Ability to contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and maintainability requirements.
Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per day, lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour, bend, twist, turn and lift repetitively, and use hands repetitively for gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing.
Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering team with changeovers, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities on robotic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
Perform work center startup and shutdown processes and changeover functions.
Respond quickly to production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure equipment availability.
Document repairs and preventive maintenance using the CMMS system.
Troubleshoot pneumatics, soldering, robots, tip changers, and assembly fixtures.
Conduct equipment functions such as barrel/drum changes, weight checks, and changeovers.
Understand production metrics and escalation procedures.
Understand different types of adhesives and troubleshoot dispense systems for each type.
Update technical staff by attending crossover meetings and updating equipment logs.
Comply with company health, safety, and environmental policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
At Level 2, troubleshoot PLC programs, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo drives, and vision systems; read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints; replace hydraulic/pneumatic components; rebuild solder heads; troubleshoot robot programs; and use gauging fixtures for quality verification.
At Level 3, perform robot path modifications, vision system teaching/calibration, and HMI modifications; interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics; create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics; apply GD&T, metrology instruments, and network protocols; optimize soldering processes and replace servo drives; calibrate and teach vision systems; contribute to engineering design through blueprint and drawing creation; provide technical training and guidance to production and maintenance staff; support skills assessments and recommend or deliver additional training; and participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and departmental projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
ABB robotics experience is preferred.

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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.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Maintenance / Controls Technician at Magna Engineered Glass supports the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering team with change overs, troubleshooting, repairing and performing Preventative Maintenance activities (PM’s) on robotic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems. Responsibilities progress by level, with opportunities to build advanced technical skills and take on increasing responsibility in system design, programming, and optimization. The position may require irregular schedules and involves exposure to chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Level 1:

Performs work center start up and shut down processes.
Performs change over functions.
Respond quickly to production issues, minimize downtime, and ensure equipment availability
Documents all repairs and PM’s using CMMS system.
Troubleshooting on pneumatics, soldering, robots, tip changers, and assembly fixtures.
Conduct equipment functions such as barrel/drum changes, weight checks, and changeovers.
Understand production metrics and escalation procedures.
Understands different types of adhesives and troubleshoots dispense systems for each type.
Updates technical staff through attending crossover meetings and updating equipment logs.
Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 2:

Same as above, plus:
Troubleshoot PLC programs, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo drives, and vision systems.
Read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints.
Replace hydraulic/pneumatic components
Rebuild solder heads.
Troubleshoot robot programs
Use gauging fixtures for quality verification.
Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 3:

Same as above, plus:
Perform robot path modifications, vision system teaching/calibration, and HMI modifications.
Understand / interpret hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics
Create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Apply GD&T, metrology instruments, and network protocols
Optimize soldering processes and perform servo drive replacements
Able to calibrate / teach vision systems
Contribute to engineering design through blueprint and drawing creation.
Provide technical training and guidance to production and maintenance staff; support skills assessments and recommend or deliver additional training as needed.
Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and other departmental projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Level 1:

1-3 years in mechanical / automation machine repair.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, update, and work on all equipment in designated area of responsibility.
Demonstrated mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and electrical required.
Demonstrated good interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills to communicate with internal and external contacts and work in a team environment.
English proficiency required, with strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Level 2:

Meets all Level 1 requirements plus:
Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and / or significant amount of related work experience or completion of apprenticeship as mechanic or electrician (i.e. journeyman card) and 2-3 years of experience in an automation environment.
4-6 years of related experience including troubleshooting and repairing automation systems, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
Proficiency in PLC and HMI software navigation, machine connectivity, and troubleshooting.
Ability to modify existing programs in Allen Bradley PLCs and update HMI applications.
Ability to modify and optimize vision sensor programs.
Hands-on experience with industrial robotics (ABB preferred) including troubleshooting and minor program adjustments.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.

Level 3:

Meets all Level 2 requirements plus:
7+ years of progressive automation / maintenance experience with advanced programming and troubleshooting responsibilities.
Demonstrated expertise in rebuilding machinery and complex system integration (hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, robotic).
Advanced ability to create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic/electrical diagrams.
Proficiency in calibrating vision systems and performing advanced robot path modifications.
Knowledge of GD&T and use of precision measurement/metrology instruments.
Ability to contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with codes safety standards and maintainability requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged standing at least 8 hours, but up to 12 hours per day
Lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour.
Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, lifting.
Repetitive use of hands, including gripping, grasping, pinching, squeezing

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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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