IT System Administrator

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Invest in your employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
• Expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
• Work in both an office and automotive manufacturing environment.
• Analyze, design, evaluate, co-ordinate, implement, manage, and support the day-to-day maintenance of all IT hardware and systems.
• Support plant and office “users” daily with problem resolution.
• Perform systematic analysis of downtime events and track corrective and preventative action plans.
• Onboard new employees, set up and administer network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol.
• Implement and manage virtual desktop environments, including virtualizing servers.
• 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.
• 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.

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)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Magna Family Scholarship Program

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.
• Able 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.

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.

Skills

• Reporting Tools – SQL Server Reporting Services, WinForms, ASP.Net MVC, Razor, SSIS, LINQ, MRP/ERP systems, EDI, PLC network integration.

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.
• Perform systematic analysis of downtime events and track corrective and preventative action plans.
• Onboard new employees, set up and administer network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol.
• Implement and manage virtual desktop environments, including virtualizing servers.
• 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.
• 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.