IT System Administrator

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IT System Administrator

IT System Administrator

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Lancaster OH USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing
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The Role
Provide hands-on administration support and maintenance of plant and office IT systems in an automotive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include network and server administration virtualization backups/DR EDI and shop-floor integrations troubleshooting user support documentation project management and ensuring security and uptime to minimize production downtime.
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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 an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures mechanisms and hardware as well as foam and trim products for global automotive heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research finding the ease of operation to be comfortable convenient and connected.

Job Responsibilities:

What we offer:
At Magna 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.
Benefits:
•Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
•Short and Long term disability
•Company paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
•401k with a company match
•Flexible Spending Account
•H.S.A (with qualifying medical plan)
•Profit Sharing (after 2 years service)
•Plant Quarterly Bonus opportunity
•Safety Shoe Allowance
•Vacation (based on length of service)
•10 Paid Holidays
•3 Paid Personal Days 1 sick day
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Magna Family Scholarship Program
Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures mechanisms and hardware as well as foam and trim products for global automotive heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research finding the ease of operation to be comfortable convenient and connected.REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
  • Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 3 years work-related experience in a similar position.
  • Minimum 3 - 5 years experience. Manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience needed.
  • MES experience is an asset.
  • Experience working in both an office and automotive manufacturing environment is desired.
  • Extensive hands on experience with the analysis evaluation implementation and support of application hardware software and security systems.
  • Strong technical background with an emphasis on the administration of operating systems Microsoft Office Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange Microsoft SQL Server and complex TCP/IP networks
  • Experience implementing and supporting third-party applications including server client and upgrades. 
  • Experienced with the following:  RDBMS – MS SQLServer C# VB.Net ASP.Net ERP routers switches VLAN management WiFi TCP/IP DHCP DNS HTTP WEP/WPA
  • The following are considered assets: Reporting Tools – SQL Server Reporting Services WinForms ASP.Net MVC Razor SSIS LINQ MRP/ERP systems EDI PLC network integration
  • Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload.
  • Strong organizational planning written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate a maturity of judgement leadership skills attention to detail and exceptional organizational listening communication and presentation skills in all aspects of the job function.
  • Excellent math skills with the ability to apply to cost and analyze data.
  • Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements.
  • Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
  • Able to appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality using discretion and tact.
  • Able to manage and schedule multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
DUTIES:
  • Analyze design evaluate co-ordinate implement manage and support the day-to-day maintenance of all IT hardware and systems as directed by the leadership team in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Evaluate new hardware software and systems and assist in setting and enforcing company standards
  • Act as a “helpdesk” to support plant and office “users” daily with problem resolution.
  • Provide high-urgency operational support for connected manufacturing systems and hardware to minimize production downtime.
  • Perform systematic analysis of downtime events and track corrective and preventative action plans.
  • IT on-boarding of new employees set up and administration of network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol
  • Implement and manage virtual desktop environments including virtualize server
  • Maintain and continually develop Wide Area Network LAN/WAN connectivity and topology emphasizing dependability speed and fault tolerance including Internet access and communication.
  • Design and implement shop floor hardware solutions based on business requirements
  • Implement and manage core infrastructure and shop floor network changes and upgrades.
  • Ensure systems reliability through redundancy backups and security.
  • Coordinate contractors for work/service required by external sources
  • Manage maintenance and software assurance contracts
  • Manage the complete plant cabling infrastructure ensuring that all changes/issues are promptly resolved per company standards with minimal user interruption.
  • Write technical documentation and manuals while providing clear communications to business users
  • Install and trouble-shoot all shop floor PC’s printers barcode labelers etc.  and associated hardware/software.
  • Oversee EDI systems administration support and mapping ensuring that all customer and supplier communication requirements are being met.
  • Backup security and maintenance of file systems for MIS to include creation of user accounts logons and passwords
  • Help train and support users on new applications changes upgrades and/or recommend external training resources and co-ordinate effective training schedules.
  • Manage Storage Area Network and Disaster Recovery Plan including Virtualization
  • Provide on-call availability in case of a work-related emergency that requires your immediate attention.
  • Handle the day-to-day analysis design implementation testing and integration of internal applications.
  • Prepare hardware and software as required.
  • Follow all ISMS (Information Security Management Systems) policies from local and corporate.
  • Work closely with all internal groups advising of the best approach for application development enhancements upgrades and integration.
  • Manage projects to ensure that development target dates are being met and that the internal customer is being informed of the status.
Candidates MUST have relevant manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience.
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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair consistent and efficient recruitment process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Seating

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 3 years work-related experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience (manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience needed)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with analysis evaluation implementation and support of application hardware software and security systems
  • Administration of operating systems Microsoft Office Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Experience supporting complex TCP/IP networks and network services (DHCP DNS HTTP)
  • Experience implementing and supporting third-party applications including server client and upgrades
  • Experience with RDBMS (MS SQL Server) and related tooling
  • Experience with C# VB.Net ASP.Net and ERP systems
  • Experience with network equipment: routers switches VLAN management WiFi WEP/WPA
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and provide on-call availability
  • Strong organizational planning written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with team members
  • Maturity of judgment leadership skills attention to detail discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to analyze downtime events and track corrective and preventative action plans to minimize production downtime
  • Implement and manage virtual desktop environments and virtualized servers; manage SAN and disaster recovery plans
  • MES experience
  • Experience working in both an office and automotive manufacturing environment
  • Reporting tools and frameworks: SQL Server Reporting Services WinForms ASP.Net MVC Razor SSIS LINQ
  • MRP/ERP systems EDI and PLC network integration experience

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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthBenefits include medical dental vision and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
  • Retirement SupportRetirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle BenefitsCompany materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g. PTO parental leave flexible work and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: Aurora Ontario
171000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171000 dynamic entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different we are committed to your growth.

Why Work With Us

At Magna our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design development and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families shape communities and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.

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