Senior Technician, Laser Process

Job Number: 56408

Group: Magna Corporate

Division: Magna International Corporate Office

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: AURORA

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

The Sr. Technician, Laser Process is a hands-on technical position in our engineering team, supporting new product development and effective R&D execution for all facets of Magna’s laser process technology. This role will participate in all the technical execution aspects of laser process development, testing including prototype development, qualification and trouble-shooting. Main fields of research include laser cutting, welding, etching, cleaning, surface modification & heat treatment.

Major Responsibilities

Supports technical product and process development as tasked by management

Provides feedback and assists management in technical decisions and problem solving

Responsible for setup & testing associated with laser application development projects

Responsible for laser validation testing using with variety of laser types or modules

Maintain a safe operating environment and follow all Corporate Policies and Procedures

Completes DOE’s, develops and documents manufacturing processes, including PMFEA analysis

Knowledge and Education

Preferred, Engineering degree with focus in Laser Science & Optics

Familiarity with laser safety procedures

Familiarity with robot programming

Familiarity with machine shop tools and millwork

Work Experience

At least 5 years of experience using laser technology

At least 5 years of hands-on experience with laser test/lab equipment, including support equipment such as chillers, power supplies, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzers, power meters, signal acquisition equipment, multi meter, etc.

Experience with electrical circuits/soldering

Previous experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment

Skills and Competencies

Ability to program robots

Ability use CAD (Solid works, Space claim, or CATIA) to support project work

Demonstrated flexibility – ability to change task or plan quickly

Can demonstrate LASER technology and can train laser operators

Learners – makes growth of self & others a priority

Executes - keeps commitments

Innovates and is a self-starter – takes the initiative to exceed expectations

Demonstrated problem-solving and analysis skills

Ability to communicate and understand highly technical verbal and written communications

Work Environment

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Local and/or international travel may be required.

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.

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