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Sr. Controls and Automation Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jun 2026

About the role

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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:

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:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Controls & Automation Engineer will support the deployment and integration of Factory of the Future automation initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role will focus on executing and scaling automation solutions including robotics, vision systems, industrial controls, and advanced manufacturing technologies within production environments.

This individual will work closely with operations, engineering, vendors, integrators, and regional teams to ensure automation systems are deployed to standard, integrated effectively, and capable of scaling across multiple divisions.

In addition to execution, this role will help drive collaboration, standardization, and best practice sharing across the region while acting as a key point of contact for automation support, clarity, and removal of execution friction within divisions.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Automation solutions deployed successfully and to standard
Strong collaboration and alignment across plant teams, vendors, integrators, and regional stakeholders
Reduced execution friction and improved deployment consistency across divisions
Standardized, repeatable automation solutions scaled across the region
Improved operational performance, uptime, and execution speed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support deployment, commissioning, and integration of automation systems within manufacturing environments
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems
Support implementation of robotics, cobots, vision systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies
Collaborate with automation vendors, integrators, plant teams, and regional resources to ensure successful execution of projects
Act as a regional point of contact for automation support, helping drive clarity, alignment, and removal of execution barriers
Support development, standardization, and scaling of automation best practices across divisions
Assist in troubleshooting system, integration, and startup issues within production environments
Contribute to improving manufacturing performance, uptime, and operational efficiency through automation initiatives
Ensure automation systems align with Factory of the Future objectives and operational requirements

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience with PLC programming and industrial control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience supporting automation deployment and commissioning within manufacturing environments
Experience with robotics,