Project Engineer (Automation)

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:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and support R&D projects in collaboration with internal teams, Cosma production divisions and external partners ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
• Manage required project documentation such as timelines, resources, budgets and escalate issues when necessary.
• Conduct paper studies, research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop innovative designs and concepts for automotive systems.
• Coordinate testing, fabrication, and installation of equipment to ensure compliance with engineering designs and customer requirements.
• Perform hands-on activities such as testing, and machine operation, including programming automation equipment and other machines like presses and laser cells.
• Perform engineering analyses such as FMEA, SPC, GD&T to optimize designs and ensure manufacturability.
• Prepare technical reports with results of equipment testing and engineering analyses.
• Present project status, technical reports and project plans to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; a college diploma in Automation Technology or a related field with relevant experience may also be considered.
• Knowledge of automation hardware and software in high-volume production environments.
• Hands-on experience in PLC programming, ideally with one or more of the following: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting automation equipment.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, particularly in automation projects management.
• An understanding of forming, joining, casting, and metallurgy (steel and aluminum alloys).
• Experience with automotive standards and processes (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC).
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and report-writing skills; ability to collaborate effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Robot programming, electrical design, and hands-on CAD experience are considered assets.

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:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Cosma International