Automation Engineering Co-Op

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Specific Job Duties

Manufacturing Automation Support

· Support Automation Engineers and Technicians with day-to-day production support activities.

· Assist in troubleshooting equipment-related issues.

· Learn the operation and support of PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, vision systems, HMIs, industrial networks, and automated manufacturing equipment.

· Assist with equipment monitoring and performance analysis

Robotics & Controls Exposure

· Gain experience with industrial robotics systems.

· Learn basic PLC troubleshooting and diagnostics.

· Assist with controls system verification and testing activities.

· Support backup management and equipment documentation efforts.

· Participate in automation upgrades and improvement projects.

Equipment Launch & Factory of the Future Support

· Support new equipment installations and commissioning activities.

· Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), runoff, and startup activities.

· Participate in Factory of the Future projects and technology deployments.

· Observe and support equipment handoff activities between project teams and production operations.

· Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

· Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis activities.

· Support data collection and improvement projects.

· Assist with identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

· Participate in kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Standards

· Assist with maintaining equipment documentation, controls backups, troubleshooting procedures, network documentation, and engineering records.

· Support standardization efforts throughout the facility.

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.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.