Advanced Robotics Software Engineer

Job Number: 58961
Group: Magna Corporate
Division: Magna Services of America (Troy Office)
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: TROY
Group Description
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.
Job Introduction
Magna Corporate R&D in Troy, MI is seeking a talented, visionary, and self-motivated Software Engineer to be a part of the Advanced Robotics Group, which will create new automation solutions that improve overall system efficiencies, using advanced robotic technologies. The ideal candidate will control the definition of software features, requirements and specifications and ensure that the future software roadmap satisfies Magna requirements. The ideal candidate will utilize lessons learned from past applications and identify needs for upcoming releases. They will verify software complaints to Magna specifications and looks at resolutions. They will also provide vision and R&D requirements for future releases. The ideal candidate will be working in a culture that fosters creativity and problem solving. This position will play a key part in the Advanced Robotics Group and will be a part of a tightly knit development team that creates advanced manufacturing solutions for the future.
Major Responsibilities

• Provide the Software development team with feedback and insight of the software development path.
• Support feasibility analysis of potential applications.
• Support the technology interface team.
• Follow the status of current System Integration projects.
• Support project launches at the Magna Divisions.
• Provide limited tech support during build, install, and launch of Advanced Robotics applications.
• Support the project team with tracking implementation progress and adherence to timelines.
• Support the Data collection team with data collection activities.
• Follow and aid with post SOP support and function of applications.
• Follow and assist with application software support; identify, report, and resolve software bugs.
• Keep informed of the Introduction of Advanced Robotics software and potential applications to internal groups, divisions, and external integrators.
• Comply with the designated ISO / TS 16949 responsibilities, Health & Safety (H&S) rules and practices, and Magna policies, procedures, and practices.
• Perform any other assignments from time-to-time as management so directs.

Knowledge and Education

• BS/MS/PhD in electrical, mechanical, or equivalent engineering discipline with appropriate coursework focus

Work Experience

• Experience in Cycle time analysis of robotic cells.
• Understanding of PLC, networking protocols and technologies.
• Experience in Robot programming basics (ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc).
• Experience in software programming (C++ and/or Python is a plus).

Skills and Competencies

• Creative and self-motivating with the ability to understand and divide a vision into prioritized tasks.
• Strong experience in visualization of end goals and application to automation projects.
• Provide the customer and company-wide perspective to detailed technical decisions.
• Ability to work on challenging assignments with aggressive schedules.
• Fluency in English, excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills.
• Has the creativity and technical ability to initiate, direct, and control specific projects within area of responsibility.
• Has the ability to interpret technical specifications and/or requirements.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways.
• Technical aptitude to understand technology from first principals, engineering, materials, and manufacturing subjects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Work Environment

• Readiness to travel international & domestic up to 50% annually.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

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.
Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit