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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.\nGroup Summary:\nMagna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.\nJob Responsibilities:\nSalary Range: $30.00/per hour - $40.00/per hour\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign industrial automation electrical systems using SolidWorks Electrical.\nCreate and maintain electrical schematics, control-panellayouts, wiring and connection diagrams, wire and device numbering, cable documentation, bills of materials, and revision-controlled/as-built documentation.\nDesign systems incorporating Rockwell controls, robotics, vision, measurement and gauging, machine safety, VFDs, servos, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial networking.\nSelect PLC I/O, power supplies, circuit protection, relays, contactors, terminal blocks, drives, safety hardware, sensors, networking equipment, and other industrial control components.\nDevelop practical control-panellayouts considering component placement, heat management, wire duct, DIN rail, wiring access, serviceability, and maintainability.\nBuild, wire, label, inspect, and test industrial control panels.\nPerform machine and field-device wiring, electrical testing, and point-to-point verification.\nSupport equipment integration and commissioning.\nModify and retrofit existing industrial manufacturing equipment.\nField-verify installed equipment and update drawings to accurately represent as-built conditions.\nMaintain consistent electrical-design, documentation, and panel-building standards.\nRequired Software, Demonstrated proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical, including:\nElectrical schematic development\nComponent and device management\nWire numbering and cross-references\nWiring and connection documentation\nBills of materials and reports\nDrawing and revision management\nRequired Controls Hardware Knowledge, Working knowledge of:\nAllen-Bradley SLC 500\nCompactLogix\nControlLogix\nPanelView / PanelView Plus HMIs\nRockwell I/O and associated control hardware\nIndustrial Communications, Working knowledge of:\nEtherNet/IP\nIndustrial Ethernet\nNetworked I/O and automation devices\nDevice addressing and connectivity\nAutomation & Safety Experience, Experience designing, wiring, or supporting industrial automation systems is strongly preferred, including:\nFANUC and Yaskawa Motoman robotic systems\nMachine vision and automated inspection systems\nMeasurement and gauging systems\nServo motors, drives, and VFDs\nIndustrial sensors and instrumentation\nBarcode and traceability equipment\nAutomated assembly and material-handling systems\nMachine-safety systems, including safety PLCs/I/O, E-stops, guard interlocks, light curtains, area scanners, and robot safety interfaces\nElectrical isolation, circuit protection, grounding, and safeguarding\nMachine risk assessment and safety-related electrical documentation\nCandidates should be able to incorporate machine-safety requirements into SolidWorks Electrical designs and ensure equipment modifications maintain required safeguards.\nExperience with every listed manufacturer is not required. Relevant experience with comparable industrial automation technologies will be considered.\nRequired Qualifications\nElectrical Engineering Technician/Technologist diploma or equivalent education and practical experience.\nDemonstrated industrial proficiency with SolidWorks Electrical.\nExperience designing electrical control systems for industrial manufacturing equipment.\nHands-on control-panelbuilding and industrial machine-wiring experience.\nAbility to create, interpret, modify, and field-verify industrial electrical schematics.\nBasic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including cylinders, valves, solenoids, pressure switches, sensors, and their electrical/control interfaces.\nUnderstanding of 24 VDC controls, AC industrial control circuits, three-phase power, PLC I/O, motor controls, VFDs, machine safety, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial communications.\nStrong electrical testing and problem-solving skills.\nComfortable working at a design workstation and hands-on with industrial automation equipment.\nPreferred Qualifications & Experience\nOntario 442A Industrial Electrician certification is strongly preferred.\nOntario 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician certification with significant industrial manufacturing or automation experience will also be considered.\nAutomotive, high-volume, or automated manufacturing experience.\nEquipment modifications, retrofits, installation, and commissioning.\nFANUC and/or Yaskawa Motoman robotic-system experience.\nMachine vision, measurement, and gauging experience.\nAutomated manufacturing-cell electrical design.\nSite Benefits:\nA great work experience with a diverse and dedicated workforce\n\nA strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)\nFive and a half (5.5.) paid personal days\nCompetitive extended health benefits\nGroup RRSP matching program\nProfit Sharing Plan\nEducation Reimbursement Program\nContinuous Improvement and Development Culture\nAs 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.\nIf you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt 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 based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of 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.\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt 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.\nAI-Assisted Screening Disclosure\nAs 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. 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