Project Engineer – Automation
| Company | Magna |
|---|---|
| Location | Brampton, ON, Canada |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; a college diploma in Automation Technology or a related field with relevant experience may also be considered.
- Knowledge of automation hardware and software in high-volume production environments.
- Hands-on experience in PLC programming, ideally with one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff.
- Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting automation equipment.
- 3–5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in automation projects management.
- An understanding of forming, joining, casting, and metallurgy (steel and aluminum alloys).
- Experience with automotive standards and processes (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC).
- Excellent organizational, presentation, and report-writing skills; ability to collaborate effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support R&D projects in collaboration with internal teams, Cosma production divisions and external partners ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Manage required project documentation such as timelines, resources, budgets and escalate issues when necessary.
- Conduct paper studies, research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop innovative designs and concepts for automotive systems.
- Coordinate testing, fabrication, and installation of equipment to ensure compliance with engineering designs and customer requirements.
- Perform hands-on activities such as testing, and machine operation, including programming automation equipment and other machines like presses and laser cells.
- Perform engineering analyses such as FMEA, SPC, GD&T to optimize designs and ensure manufacturability.
- Prepare technical reports with results of equipment testing and engineering analyses.
- Present project status, technical reports and project plans to internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Robot programming, electrical design, and hands-on CAD experience are considered assets.