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:
Magna is more than one of the world's largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
Summer student supporting the North American Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support processes and tasks as defined by the NA MES team including, but not limited to:
- Program modifications
- Report / dashboard / BI generation/modification
- Reviewing and supporting existing MES support processes
- Facilitate changes to collaboration sites
- Take ownership of a designated project that explores and integrates new technologies into our MES solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, ensuring milestones are met and the project stays on track.
Qualifications:
- Previous instruction in IT related fields of application development, databases, and report building.
- Basic understanding of programming languages and software development concepts.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good attitude and willingness to learn
- Self motivated and good problem-solving skills
Education / Experience
- High School Diploma
- Currently Attending a College or University
- 2+ year of College/University preferred
Special Knowledge / Skills:
- Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong technical and analytical competence in select areas of technology.
- Working knowledge or courses in programming / development
- Working knowledge or courses in databases design and database concepts; e.g. Microsoft SQLServer
- Working knowledge or courses in report creation/modification; e.g. Microsoft Reporting Services
- Working knowledge or courses in collaboration tools; e.g. MS Teams or SharePoint
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:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Corporate
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