Automation Technician

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:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:

• To exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• To demonstrate problem-solving skills in a work environment that is striving for continuous improvement.
• To follow Company policies and display conduct expected of MEHP employees as described in the employee handbook.
• To follow safety rules of the Company and work in a manner that is conducive to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
• Participate and support all Lean, Continuous Improvement Programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology, facility maintenance, and best practices.
• Be flexible with work schedule to work varying hours due to availability of time to work on machine issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and/or designee.
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve all assembly equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Manage all phases of secondary equipment to ensure successful new program launches.
• Continuously improve secondary equipment and assembly processes through increasing machine uptime and capability while decreasing machine cycle time.
• Implement error proofing systems throughout the department.
• Assist with investigating equipment and part quality issues and implement effective action plans.
• Provide training and guidance on secondary equipment to all department personnel.
• Provide training for all assembly team members operation of assembly machines and technology.
• Respond to downtime.
• Install, and maintain assembly end of line testing systems.
• Assist in investigating customer and internal quality issues and implement corrective action plans to improve or products, processes, and equipment.
• Implement error-proofing (poke-yoke) systems to eliminate the possibility for assembly errors.
• Assist in launching new programs by assisting with secondary equipment builds.
• Review and implement secondary equipment regards to machine operation and new technologies.
• Assist in creating effective preventative maintenances for new equipment.
• Implement continuous improvement projects to improve machine capabilities.
• Support LEAN manufacturing including lean thinker.
• Support and improve departmental KOI's that include correcting handling damage (HD) causes, reducing costs by eliminating waste, improving PM completion percentage, reducing downtime, and secondary equipment readiness.
• Support maintenance and engineering activities, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment, consistent with departmental expectations and goals.
• Assist automation engineers and other departments.
• Available to work weekends as required.

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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Exteriors