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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

MES Engineer - Automation

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSchwäbisch Gmünd, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed technical degree is preferred, ideally in automation engineering or production engineering.
  • Experience with automated production equipment and knowledge of industrial machine vision and automation technology are preferred.
  • Knowledge of industrial IT, manufacturing execution systems, and connections to higher-level systems is preferred.
  • Basic software development and programming knowledge, such as C#, T-SQL, or SQL, and experience working with Windows and web servers are preferred.
  • Understanding of industrial software architectures and automation platforms is preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of operational technology security requirements, computer-aided design, and SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the availability of partially and fully automated production equipment during ongoing operations.
  • Monitor and ensure the smooth, process-compliant interaction of production control systems, including programmable logic controllers, peripherals, and manufacturing execution systems, in collaboration with Industrial Engineering and Industrial Electrical departments.
  • Carry out and document complex modifications and repairs, and maintain and update machine control software.
  • Program and develop interfaces between programmable logic controllers and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Continuously develop the manufacturing execution system architecture.
  • Extend and optimize connections between existing production equipment and supervisory computers.
  • Analyze and resolve faults in machines and equipment.
  • Plan, implement, and lead smaller process-optimization projects, including preparing schedules and cost plans.
  • Create technical work instructions and train employees.
  • Contribute to product and design failure mode and effects analyses.

Desired Qualifications

  • Analytical, structured, and conscientious working style, with the ability to grasp new information quickly.
  • Strong communication skills, professional presence, and ability to work in a team.

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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