Electro-Mechanical Systems Controls Technologist

Electro-Mechanical Systems Controls Technologist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Holland, MI 49424 $28 - $42 an hour Magna Engineered Glass 6,196 reviews $28 - $42 an hour Electro-Mechanical Systems Controls Technologist Join Magna Engineered Glass and help power a modern manufacturing operation built on robotics and precision controls. This role blends maintenance craftsmanship with controls savvy and offers a structured path from foundational technician work to advanced programming and system optimization. What you will do Support maintenance and manufacturing engineering by executing changeovers, PMs, and rapid-response troubleshooting across robotic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems Keep equipment available by minimizing downtime and documenting actions in the CMMS Collaborate in crossover meetings and maintain clear, current equipment logs Work safely around chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste while following all environmental and safety procedures Adapt to irregular schedules driven by production requirements Role scope by level Level 1 Responsibilities Start up and shut down work centers Complete changeover tasks and respond to production issues with urgency Troubleshoot basic pneumatics, soldering operations, robots, tip changers, and fixtures Execute barrel or drum changes and perform weight checks Understand production metrics and utilize formal escalation steps Diagnose and tune adhesive dispense systems for multiple adhesive chemistries Level 2 Responsibilities All Level 1 responsibilities, plus PLC program, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo drive, and vision system troubleshooting Read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints Replace hydraulic and pneumatic components and rebuild solder heads Perform robot program troubleshooting and verify quality with gauging fixtures Level 3 Responsibilities All Level 2 responsibilities, plus Modify robot paths, teach and calibrate vision systems, and adjust HMIs Create or revise PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics Apply GD&T and metrology, and work with network protocols Optimize soldering processes and replace servo drives Develop blueprints or drawings and contribute to engineering design Coach production and maintenance teams, support skills assessments, and recommend or deliver training Drive problem solving, continuous improvement, and other departmental initiatives Qualifications by level Level 1 1 to 3 years repairing mechanical or automated machinery Demonstrated troubleshooting and updating capability on area equipment Working knowledge of pneumatics and basic electrical Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication English fluency required; Spanish bilingual preferred Level 2 Meets Level 1 qualifications Associate degree in a technical field and or significant experience, or apprenticeship completion with 2 to 3 years in automation 4 to 6 years of related work, including automation, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair Proficiency navigating PLC and HMI software, connectivity, and fault isolation Ability to modify Allen Bradley PLC code and update HMI applications Experience optimizing vision sensor programs Industrial robotics experience, ABB preferred, with minor program adjustments Skilled reading electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic or hydraulic diagrams Level 3 Meets Level 2 qualifications 7 or more years of progressive automation or maintenance with advanced programming and troubleshooting Proven success rebuilding machines and integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and robotic subsystems Advanced capability developing PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic or electrical diagrams Expert at calibrating vision systems and executing advanced robot path edits Knowledge of GD&T and metrology; able to contribute to design reviews and compliance for codes, safety, and maintainability Physical requirements Standing for 8 to 12 hours Lift up to 35 pounds multiple times per hour Frequent bending, twisting, turning, and lifting Repetitive hand motions including gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing Core strengths Mechanical troubleshooting Preventive maintenance and inspection Industrial robot programming Pneumatics troubleshooting Maintenance and repair CNC machine setup and changeover Technology PLC Allen Bradley HMI Grow your impact while growing your skills. If you are ready to keep complex automation running smoothly, we would like to meet you.