Lead automation projects from concept to implementation, conduct proof of concept projects, and provide training in digitalization.
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:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Professional Experience and Education:
Skills and Competencies:
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
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:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop Statement of Work for automation projects.
- Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
- Monitor suppliers and internal stakeholders during project development.
- Conduct Proof of concept projects of automation projects to validate new technology and applications.
- Receive and provide training to manufacturing engineering teams related to digitalization.
- Capture and validate best practices in automation and digitalization tools across MML divisions.
- Identify and select project priorities according to group strategy.
- Support creation of technical guidelines for automation / digitalization projects.
- Ensure Lean principles are in being followed going after automation projects.
Professional Experience and Education:
- College Diploma / University Degree in designated area
- Experience 5+ years in manufacturing / automation engineering.
- Must be experienced in reading mechanical, system and layout drawings.
- Experience in creating drawings in AutoCAD
- Experience in Robot programming basics (ABB, Fanuc etc.).
Skills and Competencies:
- Understanding PLC programming, networking protocols and technologies
- Time and project management skills, with the capability to prioritize and multitask as needed
- Knowledge of different project management methodologies
- Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills required.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership skills required
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting
Top Skills
Autocad
Plc Programming
Robot Programming
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