Technician, Automation

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate, open position
• $31.97 - $47.02 per hour
• Graduate of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (Robot and Automation Program) and/or Provincial Electricians Ticket (442A or 309A) or equivalent
• Previous experience with automated paint, production and process equipment preferred
• Must have strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project)
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Strong Knowledge of Robotics (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman)
• Strong knowledge of HMI programming (FTV, View, RSView32)
• Strong knowledge of various networks (Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus2, RS232)
• Able to interpret and design electrical schematics
• Excellent problem solving, judgement and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and lead problem-solving teams
• Must have a strong awareness of safety and proven safety record

MAIN DUTIES:

• PLC, robot and HMI programming, implementation and troubleshooting
• Preventative maintenance of production and support equipment
• Repair of equipment
• Design, verification and maintenance of electrical schematics
• Assist in setting up, maintaining programming, electrical components and schematic standards
• Assist in proper maintenance of all programming software, application files and programming hardware
• Completion of all required work orders and associated paperwork
• Responsible to improve equipment reliability and uptime related to automation and controls
• Implementation of Continuous Improvement Ideas related to automation and robotics as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

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. 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.

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