Intern, User Experience

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:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
The Intern's role is to ensure proper computer operation so that end users can accomplish business tasks. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting and actively resolving end user help requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain SLA expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give in-person, hands-on help at the desktop level.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning

• Evaluate documented resolutions and analyze trends for ways to prevent future problems.
• Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Assist in software releases and rollouts and communication to the end users.

Operational Management

• Field incoming requests to the Operation Services via both telephone, e-mail and in person to ensure courteous, timely and effective resolution of end user issues.
• Document all pertinent end user identification information, including name, department, contact information and nature of problem or issue.
• Build rapport and elicit problem details from Operation Services customers.
• Utilization of existing Magna Global IT Service Management tools.
• Prioritize and schedule problems. Escalate problem (when required) to the appropriately experienced Systems Analysts.
• Record, track and document the Operation Services request problem-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made, and actions taken, through to final resolution.
• Apply diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
• Access software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources on the Internet/Intranet to aid in problem resolution.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Perform hands-on fixes at the desktop level, including installing and upgrading software, installing hardware, implementing file backups, and configuring systems and applications.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
• Test fixes to ensure problem has been adequately resolved.
• Perform post-resolution follow ups to help requests.
• Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
• Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
• Place IT related purchasing order.

Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification

• University students from computer science major

• Prefer Certifications in ITIL Foundation, ITIL Operational Support and Analysis.

Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of basic computer hardware, including laptops/desktops, printers and other peripherals.
• Experience with Windows operating systems, including Windows10, Windows Server.
• Extensive application support experience with Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, other supported applications.
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities, including Windows diagnostic tools, antivirus, misc diagnostic tools for malware, spyware.
• Good written and oral English skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Group:
Magna Corporate