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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Work with the Factory of the Future/ Industry 4.0 team to support Digitalization strategy for Seating group in America and China. This individual will be responsible for managing the network of systems from Operational Technology to cloud technology in conjunction with developing and implementing digitalization initiatives across Seating divisions related. This role will also be responsible for the digitalization of production lines and on-premises infrastructure.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with ETL in ISA-95 layers
- Learn and develop techniques to connect legacy equipment to modern infrastructure
- Manage code deployments, fixes, updates and related processes
- Create IoT applications that run on-premises and in the cloud
- Support creation of technical guidelines, standards and templates for digitalization projects to be scaled across Seating group.
- Apply knowledge of Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems, Internet of Things, Industrial Internet of Things, MES, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition principles to evolve current architectures that are efficient and meet business needs
- Support creation of an OT architecture for Seating divisions.
- Interface with corporate and support divisions to implement digitalization projects.
- Receive and provide training to divisional teams related to digitalization.
- Develop KPIs, metrics, and other monitoring tools to track I4.0 production environments
- Familiar with source control tools (GitHub) and cloud (aws)
- Strong desire to learn and grow skillset
- Provide detailed specifications for proposed solutions including materials, external services and internal resources required
- Actively troubleshoot any issues that arise during testing and production
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Act with honesty and integrity and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna’s CompliancePolicies
and Procedures
- Strong Leadership and Communication skills preferred
- Travel can be up to 30% (Americas and China)
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills
· 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, software integration or MES analyst
· Strong experience with atleast two programming language (ex: C#, JavaScript, SQL, Python, etc)
- Recommend best practices for building secure and reliable applications
- Brainstorm for new ideas and ways to improve development and delivery
- Experience with databases and different types of data storage.
- Good understanding of IoT, security, communication protocols (MQTT), Cloud Computing
- Familiar with PLC programming in Siemens and Rockwell controllers among others.
- Familiar with Robot programming (such as Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, and/or Unitree) is a plus.
- Familiar with Ignition SCADA software is a plus
- Knowledge of industrial IoT sensor connectivity, data acquisition and data historian software
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, software integration, or MES analysis
- Strong experience with at least two programming languages, such as C#, JavaScript, SQL, or Python
- Experience with databases and different types of data storage
- Understanding of IoT, security, communication protocols such as MQTT, and cloud computing
- Familiarity with PLC programming in Siemens and Rockwell controllers
- Familiarity with robot programming, including Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, or Unitree
- Familiarity with Ignition SCADA software
- Knowledge of industrial IoT sensor connectivity, data acquisition, and data historian software
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life insurance are widely offered, and feedback suggests the core medical coverage and provider access are strong with solid plan options. These elements are consistently cited as a standout of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching and, in some cases, profit sharing are described as part of the U.S. offering. Feedback suggests these programs add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses, quarterly bonus checks, and profit‑sharing programs are frequently referenced across locations. Feedback suggests these incentives can materially boost overall earnings when available.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
