IT System Administrator

Overview

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high‑quality complete seating systems. The solution includes seating structures, mechanisms, hardware, foam, and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck, and bus industries. Our capabilities span market and consumer research, full concept development, design and engineering, testing, validation, and world‑class manufacturing. Our award‑winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research and aim for ease of operation, comfort, convenience, and connectivity.

• Analyze, design, evaluate, coordinate, 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.
• On‑board new employees, set up and administer network accounts following departmental procedures and security protocol.
• Implement and manage virtual desktop environments, including virtualized servers.
• Maintain and continually develop WAN/LAN, 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 system 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 troubleshoot all shop floor PCs, 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, secure, and maintain 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 coordinate 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 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 on 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.

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with at least 3 years of work‑related experience in a similar position.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience, with manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience required.
• MES experience is an asset.
• Experience working in both office and automotive manufacturing environments 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 administration of operating systems, Microsoft Office, Windows OS, Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and complex TCP/IP networks.
• Experience implementing and supporting third‑party applications including server, client, and upgrades.
• Proficien…