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Controls Engineer


Job Location:

Birmingham, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Support troubleshoot and improve all control systems including PLCs robotics electrical circuits and pneumatics.
  • Lead controls-related projects equipment installations and system upgrades to enhance safety quality and productivity.
  • Train and provide technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians on controls automation systems and troubleshooting methods.
  • Develop and maintain control system documentation standards and preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Analyze equipment downtime identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to resolve controls issues and support new equipment launches.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on lean manufacturing error-proofing and process optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with safety TS16949 ISO14001 and all plant engineering standards.

Qualifications And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Associates Degree preferred.
  • 510 years of Controls Engineering experience preferably in automotive or similar automated manufacturing.
  • Strong experience with Allen Bradley RS Logix DeviceNet FANUC robotics and automation control systems.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (v13 or higher) and Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook).
  • Strong troubleshooting ability in electrical circuits robotics pneumatics and automated systems.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing TPS tools Six Sigma and industrial engineering principles.
  • Ability to read and interpret automotive blueprints engineering specifications and control schematics.
  • Experience managing continuous improvement projects and optimizing production processes.

Benefits

  • Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar
  • annual events (Summer cookouts Christmas party etc.)
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Annual shoe allowance
  • biennialprescription safety glasses allowance
  • Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)
  • Medical Dental Day
  • Education assistance
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance (includes telemedicine FSA HSA and other benefits)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee Profit Sharing Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Awareness Unity Empowerment:

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Cosma International

Required Experience:

IC


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