Automation Engineer

About the Role

Engaging and dynamic environment to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve all Assembly robotic equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
• Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes by increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
• Implement error-proofing systems throughout the department.
• Review and implement new technologies.
• Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
• Provide training and guidance on robotic equipment to all department personnel.
• Provide training for all Assembly Team members in operation of Assembly machines and technology.
• Ensure all robot programs are backed up and up to date.
• Respond to downtime.
• Design, install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
• Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Implement error-proofing (poka-yoke) systems.
• Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
• Review secondary equipment with regards to machine operation.
• Assist in creating effective PMs for new equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities.
• Support LEAN manufacturing programs.
• Review new technologies, benchmarking them against other Magna divisions and manufacturing facilities.
• Internal machine builds.
• Manage special projects.
• Periodic travel may be required to support offsite assembly and sequencing operations.
• Support and improve departmental KOI’s including:
• Correcting handling damage (HD) causes.
• Reducing costs by eliminating waste.
• Improving PM completion percentage.
• Reducing robotic downtime.
• Secondary equipment readiness.
• Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment.
• Assist process engineers.
• Assist other departments.
• Available to work weekends as required.
• Flexibility to assist with debug, training, and CI activities for offsite support during launch of offsite assembly programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Advanced trouble-shooting skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Project, AutoCAD, Solid works).
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and participate as a team player.
• High skill level with robotic programming and troubleshooting with ABB and Fanuc robots.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably with Allen-Bradley products (RSLogix 5000).
• HMI software programming, with Factory Talk and Ignition software.
• Machine vision system programming.
• Machine design, build, and troubleshooting experience.
• Automation and controls experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering science or technology or 5 years related work experience in a technical field.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work while standing or walking a minimum of eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to perform work that is below the knees and above the shoulders on an occasional basis.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work at heights of 40 feet above the floor.
• Good vision at a close distance.