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Lead Controls Engineer

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Hybrid
Muncie, IN
Senior level
Hybrid
Muncie, IN
Senior level
The Lead Controls Engineer will develop automotive technologies, focusing on controls engineering, PLC programming, electrical design, and project management. Requires 7+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.• 7+ years of experience in controls engineering within automotive manufacturing or a similarly complex industrial environment.• Proficient in PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols.• Strong knowledge of electrical panel design, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and robotics integration.• Hands-on experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic systems.• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.• Strong project management and communication skills.
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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain

Top Skills

Actuators
Electrical Panel Design
Hmi/Scada Systems
Plc Programming
Robotics Integration
Rockwell/Allen-Bradley
Sensors
Siemens
Vfds

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