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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
Related Work Experience
Required
- 7+ years of experience supporting automation in a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams or major automation projects.
- Experience with industrial automation systems including PLCs, robotics, HMI systems, vision systems, and industrial networks.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience managing multi-site automation support teams.
- Experience launching new production equipment and manufacturing systems.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, OT systems, industrial networking, and manufacturing data systems.
- Experience supporting highly automated production environments.
Success Metrics
- Equipment uptime and reliability improvements
- Successful launch of new automation systems and production programs
- Development and retention of automation talent
- Reduced downtime and maintenance costs
- Standardization of automation systems across facilities
- Improved safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Effective execution and sustainment of Factory of the Future initiatives
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 DisclosureAs 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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