Maintenance & Facilities Leader

Magna International — Shelby Twp, Michigan, US

Posted 2026-11-03

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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:

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 1-3 years’ leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ Controls experience in the automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Must have strong knowledge of PLC’s (Allen Bradley and Siemens). Knowledge of robotics (ABB and Fanuc) preferred. Experience of HMI programming including but not limited to: RS Logic Suite, FTView, and Siemens Programming Suite required. Must have knowledge of various networks such as Ethernet/IP, DH+, RIO, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and RS232. Must be able to interpret and design electrical schematics.
  • Must be continuous improvement minded and must understand the “7 wastes” to write effective programs.
  • Must have ability to multitask. Must be adaptable, striving to find creative solutions to problems as they arise.
  • Working knowledge of OmniLinks and Wintress preferred.
  • Able to coach, mentor and train team members.
  • Able to work in teams as well as independently on work assignments.
  • Own tools needed for performance of maintenance functions.
  • Must be willing to further education to improve skillset as required.
  • Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations pertaining to job.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends, when required.
  • Must be able to obtain manlift and hi-lo permit. Must be able to obtain Confined Space certification. Must possess valid driver’s license.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. These duties cover only the more significant responsibilities, they are not meant to be all inclusive. Other duties may be given by Manager / Supervisor in addition to, or instead of, those listed here.

Job Specific Responsibilities

  • Responsible to plan and execute new installations, upgrades and continuous improvements with internal and external resources to support our business goals and objectives.
  • Assists Manager with implementing and maintaining a TPM program.
  • Assist Manager with implementing and maintaining Standard Work for team members.
  • Assist Manager with developing work instructions to train and engage operations employees in autonomous maintenance activities.
  • Assist Manager with implementing and maintaining 5S in the maintenance department and applies 5S mythology. Responsible for 5S in all Common Areas.
  • Assist Manager with coaching Maintenance team on all aspects of working in world class manufacturing environment and the skills needed to support such environment.
  • Demonstrates, teaches and promotes Magna’s Core Values.
  • Participates and promotes employee recognition programs.
  • Reads, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC programs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens preferred) using laptop computer.
  • Work with Manufacturing and/or Quality to solve customer Quality issues
  • Analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on extensive knowledge of electronics, engineering, and mechanics.
  • Develop proactively improvement suggestions to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and uptime
  • Creates programs to minimize and limit down time
  • Ensures that error proofing devices are programmed to be checked real time and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected
  • Improves equipment uptime and process reliability.
  • Ensured that all sensors and process relevant parameters are checked real time to ensure process compliance and processes are stopped when malfunctions are detected
  • Writes programs in a manner that sufficient information is available to the operators so trouble shooting can be done by operators
  • Writes programs in a manner that the process capabilities are maximize and equipment wear and tear is kept to a minimum possible.
  • Supporting implementation of Factory 4.0
  • Create, verify, and maintain electrical control schematics and program documentation.
  • Create and maintain backup programs for all programs and software in both locations to prevent loss.
  • Design, develop and improve new machine controls including CNC, robotics, transfer systems, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, and vision systems
  • Responsible to trouble shoot equipment and facility problems as they arise
  • Support in defining of Statement of Requirements, specifications and standards in respect to controls and programming portion for new and modified equipment.
  • Assists in creation of and performs preventative and predictive maintenance activities as assigned
  • Repair of equipment as needed.
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance tasks and is involved in TPM
  • Completed required Work orders to improve and repair equipment
  • Develop a Maintenance program for control systems, programs and perform maintenance.
  • Performs and maintains backups
  • Provides leadership and direction to maintenance personal or operations teams with trouble shooting activities
  • Continually improve the PM program for control systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external resources

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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

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.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

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

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Powertrain

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