Controls & Automation Engineer (AMR champion)

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.

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: Working for a T1 Automotive supplier, reporting to the Engineering Manager the Controls & Automation Engineer (AMR champion) is responsible for the implementation and programming of the AMR Routes also being part of the Controls team across site. Playing a leading role in the specifications of the AMR Fleet integration with new automated lines or development of Assembly cells and automation aspects within other processes such as CNC lines, HPDC machines, Heat Treatment amongst others.

Role Responsibilities:

• Promote the companies HSE policies across the department and plant (HASAWA)
• Identify and deliver controls improvements to existing and new OEM architecture, providing greater operator interactions and process improvements
• Directly involved with diagnosing & physically delivering solutions
• Provide sustainable automated solutions that communicate performance efficiently with the end user
• Daily dialogue with the Production team to ensure clear understanding of the business needs
• Develop & maintain process documentation
• Work directly with the AME and NPI team on the specification of automated solutions
• Develop and implement process improvement strategies delivered through uptime, quality improvements and cycle time reduction
• Maintain a grasp on daily performance (OEE) and drive improvements
• Lead Continuous Improvement activities across the department
• Effective management of program back-ups and version control
• Investigate, troubleshoot & resolve automation failures
• Eliminate the risk of spill of non-conforming product through the processes with automated solutions
• Providing a key resource in new product launches/burst builds/sampling events
• Integration of cell upgrades through hardware additions
• Demonstrate cost justification criteria for capital spend

Essential Experience:

• Qualified to a minimum HNC level or equivalent in Manufacturing /Electrical Engineering
• ABB knowledge (IRC5)
• Siemens TAI & S7 PLC project development
• Siemens S7 - General PLC Programming
• Siemens WinCC / WinCC Flex project development
• Ability to troubleshoot process control on automated manufacturing line
• Revision & version management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Packages (Word/Excel/PPT)
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Creation of SWIs
• Lean manufacturing/ OEE workings
• Continuous Improvement Activities
• POKA YOKE (error proofing methods)
• Understanding of control systems
• Root cause analysis/ 8D
• Implementation/Optimisation of vision systems
• Experience of process change management
• Data extraction
• Proven ability to train others

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with robot end of arm tooling design & function
• Understanding of VSMs
• Previous Automotive T1 experience
• Involved in APQP, PPAP, “Run at Rate”
• Methodical DOE approach
• Pneumatic Hydraulic and Mechanical fault-finding ability

Personal Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills with “hands on” problem solving expertise
• Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
• Flexibility to travel overseas
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Open minded to the impact of suggestions from the team
• Excellent people management skills
• Self-driven
• Analytical approach to seeking solutions
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both written and verbal

Eligibility to work in the UK

Work Environment: Plant conditions necessitate exposure to heat, cold, dust, hot objects, and loud noises within our manufacturing environment. Full Health and Safety training and PPE provided for all conditions.

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.

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.