IT Systems Administrator - 2nd Shift

• 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.

• 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 Information Security Management Systems policies from local and corporate.
• All other duties as assigned.

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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