Automation Systems Technician

About the Role

The Automation Systems Technician contributes to the safe and efficient operation of equipment and machinery by accurately programming and changing Programmable Logic Controls and testing/repairing the electronic components as required.

Your Responsibilities

• Work independently and with minimal supervision.

• Plant support in troubleshooting/repairs and systems improvements (optimization).

• Specify and order safety components (e.g. light curtains, safety relays, safety I/O blocks for PLC’s).

• Keep current knowledge on PLC programming standards, robot safety, new safety components and materials, safety software for calculating reliability levels and other controls-related items.

• Establishes and follows-up full project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction and commissioning.

• Plant support in testing, repairing, calibrating electric or electronic components.

• Maintains and upgrades all PLC related software: assist in training of staff on electronic equipment.

• Develops controls, and designs concepts.

• Computer programming, AutoCAD, Office applications.

• Comes to work each day, as scheduled.

• Approaches each day and each challenge with a positive attitude.

• Conducts themselves in a professional manner when receiving or giving feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive.

Who we are looking for

Someone Who:

• Has a proven ability to interact well with co-workers (Electricians, Millwrights, Tool Makers, Operators), and promote the “Team” attitude to troubleshoot and restore production flow.

• Has robot and Machine Automation experience.

Your preferred qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education, and eligible for registration as a C.E.T., with three years of electrical experience. Experience with various PLC and Industrial controls systems.

• Familiar with PLC programming and implementation (Alan-Bradly/Siemens).

• Safey Circuit design, program startup, verification and trouble shooting.

• HMI development and implementation (RsView, Panelview).

• Microsoft Computer Operating system setup and maintenance.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Office applications.

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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.

What We Offer at Presstran:

• Overtime after 40 hours per week.

• Vacation: 2 weeks of paid vacation + 4 Personal Paid Holidays.

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.

• Barbecues and Children’s Christmas Party.

Site Benefits

• Medical and Dental Coverage.

• Incentive Bonus if requirements are met.

• Magna Profit Sharing.

• Matched GRRSP.

• Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.

• Educational Assistance program. 

• Work boot, safety glasses and custom molded earplug allowances.

• Roger’s cell phone plan available to Presstran Team Members.

• Monthly Employee discounts (new vehicle, amusement parks etc.).

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.