Controls Apprentice

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Scope of Position

• The Controls Technician is responsible for supporting troubleshooting repairing and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment and control systems within the production environment.
• This position supports production uptime by diagnosing and resolving electrical controls pneumatic hydraulic robotic and automation-related issues while working closely with Maintenance and Production teams.
• This role is primarily hands-on and maintenance-focused with responsibilities centered around equipment reliability downtime reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in Controls Systems Instrumentation Electrical Technology Industrial Automation Industrial Maintenance or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems and safety standards including NEC and NFPA 79.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and controlled devices including PLCs robotics HMIs drives and CNC controls.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms including ControlLogix 5000 CompactLogix and Logix 500 systems.
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLC systems (Step 7 and TIA Portal) preferred.
• Experience with industrial robotics preferably FANUC.
• Familiarity with Atlas Copco nut runners vision systems barcode readers Cognex and Keyence systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP Profinet Profibus and IO-Link.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics control drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work overtime and respond to equipment breakdowns as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot repair and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment robotic systems HMIs CNC controls and associated automation devices.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical controls pneumatic hydraulic and mechanical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Support production equipment uptime through preventative maintenance corrective maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in the installation startup testing and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems.
• Support hardware and software modifications to automated systems under the direction of Engineering or Controls personnel.
• Write and maintain basic documentation including troubleshooting notes operator instructions and maintenance records.
• Assist with equipment acceptance testing validation activities and system commissioning as required.
• Interface with Maintenance Production Quality and Engineering teams to resolve equipment and process-related issues.
• Support maintenance technicians by providing technical assistance related to controls and automation systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability safety cycle time and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with plant safety policies electrical standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain spare parts inventories and communicate equipment concerns to leadership as necessary.
• Follow all company safety environmental and quality procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

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