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At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it's our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Role Summary
Responsible for leading the technical strategy and development of end-to-end architecture of IoT platforms. Plans and coordinates design, development, and implementation activity with product owners, developers, and engineers to deliver optimal IoT solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish an end-to-end Enterprise IoT platform which includes the collection, processing, structure, organization, communication, and storing of product and sensor data to the cloud.
• Drive new and existing IoT product development projects as the lead technical owner of IoT features and overall systems, including embedded systems, cloud platforms, and mobile apps.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for potential business solutions and value propositions through the use of IoT.
• Define and approve IoT architecture choices with consideration to future products and overall company strategy.
• Architect and design best-in-class security technologies, patterns, and practices across the IoT platforms.
• Consistently evaluate IoT platforms to improve the design of services with consideration to cost, portability, compatibility, and usability factors.
• Provide technical input during the RFP and RFQ process.
• Maintain and develop technology partnerships within the IoT domain
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements and IoT architecture models, with a focus on capturing APIs/interfaces, protocols, data structures, and system partitioning.
• Manage 3rd party integrations through the use of APIs and service-oriented architectures.
• Keep the organization abreast of new technology and trends relative to IoT, Cloud, Big Data, Analytics, and AI. Evaluate new products with key stakeholders to determine potential trade-offs.
• Communicate effectively across a global organization and directly interface with domestic and international manufacturing divisions.
• Train users on implementation, best practices, and usage of the IoT Platform.
• Work with existing and new vendors (OT & IT) to ensure their products are conforming to the standards and requirements of the IoT Platform.
• Develop the standards used in CI/CD pipelines to deploy software in an automotive manufacturing environment which follows best practices and customer requirements (ex: IATF 16949).
Position Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in IT solution implementation in a highly technical and analytical role
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in application architecture, database architecture, and networking
• Azure or AWS certifications preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the development of end-to-end IoT applications that are comprised of:
o Implementation and Integration of Factory Floor Equipment and Software (PLC, Robots, Digital Quality Inspections, Other Equipment Controllers, etc)
o Integration of Factory Floor Communication Protocols (ProfiNet, CIP/Ethernet/IP, Modbus (TCP & RTU), OPC-UA, TwinCAT)
o Cloud-based Applications and Services
o Web Applications
o Wired & Wireless Communication Systems
o Embedded Sensors and Devices
o Mobile Apps
Skills and Qualifications
• Experience in developing custom applications on Industrial IoT platforms and interfaces to various Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) and ERP, FIS, and MES systems through custom APIs.
• Experience in a Technical Architect role developing large-scale systems based on complex integration solutions and server/cloud-based web applications.
• Experience with programming/scripting, statistical analysis, database, ETL, and programming languages used in predictive analytics.
• Experience in implementing event-based platforms to integrate Factory Floor equipment and software into Front Office and Corporate Systems.
• Expert skills in data visualization and designing industry certifications in Big Data, data intelligence and analytics, data science, and data governance.
• Familiar with pay-per-use business models and able to suggest suitable software architectures.
• Demonstrated understanding of drivers for edge sensors, device provisioning and protocols, and sensors to gateway/cloud connectivity solutions.
• Knowledge of Open Standards technologies and secure software architecture and development methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable business solutions.
• Accustomed to work in a self-motivated, target-oriented manner with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in a technical role within a services organization.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of cloud services, market segments, customer base, and industry verticals.
• Understanding of application, server, network security, and compliance requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated experience leading or developing high quality, enterprise scale software products using a structured system development lifecycle.
• Strong presentation skills across both small and large audiences.
• High level of comfort communicating across internal and external organizations.
Additional Information
Approximately twenty percent (20%) travel may be 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
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At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it's our talented people who lead us on this journey.
Role Summary
Responsible for leading the technical strategy and development of end-to-end architecture of IoT platforms. Plans and coordinates design, development, and implementation activity with product owners, developers, and engineers to deliver optimal IoT solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish an end-to-end Enterprise IoT platform which includes the collection, processing, structure, organization, communication, and storing of product and sensor data to the cloud.
• Drive new and existing IoT product development projects as the lead technical owner of IoT features and overall systems, including embedded systems, cloud platforms, and mobile apps.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for potential business solutions and value propositions through the use of IoT.
• Define and approve IoT architecture choices with consideration to future products and overall company strategy.
• Architect and design best-in-class security technologies, patterns, and practices across the IoT platforms.
• Consistently evaluate IoT platforms to improve the design of services with consideration to cost, portability, compatibility, and usability factors.
• Provide technical input during the RFP and RFQ process.
• Maintain and develop technology partnerships within the IoT domain
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements and IoT architecture models, with a focus on capturing APIs/interfaces, protocols, data structures, and system partitioning.
• Manage 3rd party integrations through the use of APIs and service-oriented architectures.
• Keep the organization abreast of new technology and trends relative to IoT, Cloud, Big Data, Analytics, and AI. Evaluate new products with key stakeholders to determine potential trade-offs.
• Communicate effectively across a global organization and directly interface with domestic and international manufacturing divisions.
• Train users on implementation, best practices, and usage of the IoT Platform.
• Work with existing and new vendors (OT & IT) to ensure their products are conforming to the standards and requirements of the IoT Platform.
• Develop the standards used in CI/CD pipelines to deploy software in an automotive manufacturing environment which follows best practices and customer requirements (ex: IATF 16949).
Position Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field of study
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience in IT solution implementation in a highly technical and analytical role
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in application architecture, database architecture, and networking
• Azure or AWS certifications preferred
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the development of end-to-end IoT applications that are comprised of:
o Implementation and Integration of Factory Floor Equipment and Software (PLC, Robots, Digital Quality Inspections, Other Equipment Controllers, etc)
o Integration of Factory Floor Communication Protocols (ProfiNet, CIP/Ethernet/IP, Modbus (TCP & RTU), OPC-UA, TwinCAT)
o Cloud-based Applications and Services
o Web Applications
o Wired & Wireless Communication Systems
o Embedded Sensors and Devices
o Mobile Apps
Skills and Qualifications
• Experience in developing custom applications on Industrial IoT platforms and interfaces to various Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS) and ERP, FIS, and MES systems through custom APIs.
• Experience in a Technical Architect role developing large-scale systems based on complex integration solutions and server/cloud-based web applications.
• Experience with programming/scripting, statistical analysis, database, ETL, and programming languages used in predictive analytics.
• Experience in implementing event-based platforms to integrate Factory Floor equipment and software into Front Office and Corporate Systems.
• Expert skills in data visualization and designing industry certifications in Big Data, data intelligence and analytics, data science, and data governance.
• Familiar with pay-per-use business models and able to suggest suitable software architectures.
• Demonstrated understanding of drivers for edge sensors, device provisioning and protocols, and sensors to gateway/cloud connectivity solutions.
• Knowledge of Open Standards technologies and secure software architecture and development methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable business solutions.
• Accustomed to work in a self-motivated, target-oriented manner with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in a technical role within a services organization.
• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of cloud services, market segments, customer base, and industry verticals.
• Understanding of application, server, network security, and compliance requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.
• Demonstrated experience leading or developing high quality, enterprise scale software products using a structured system development lifecycle.
• Strong presentation skills across both small and large audiences.
• High level of comfort communicating across internal and external organizations.
Additional Information
Approximately twenty percent (20%) travel may be 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
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