Manufacturing Digital Automation Coordinator

Wage Range: 90-100K annually.

• Develop, test, and maintain automation wizards that support standardized machining processes across various departments.
• Build and refine Hyper Mill feature‑recognition workflows, smart macros, and smart tool libraries.
• Integrate automation logic based on standardized feature colors, geometries, and machining strategies.

• Collaborate closely with the Design department to automate assembly models, feature libraries, and color‑coding standards.
• Ensure design libraries are structured to support downstream automation and feature recognition within CAM software.
• Provide guidance to Design on best practices for model preparation that maximize automation capability.

• Act as the primary liaison between Design, Machining, IT, and external automation partners/suppliers.
• Coordinate requirements gathering, testing cycles, and implementation timelines for automation projects.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Visit supplier, customer and inter-company locations as needed for training and investigational purposes.

• Analyze machining workflows to identify repetitive and high-value automation opportunities.
• Define and maintain machining standards, color schemes, feature rules, and toolpath templates.
• Continuously improve automation logic based on shop-floor feedback and real-world performance data.

• Prepare work instructions/documentation as required for all processes.
• Provide training to various divisional personnel (programmers, designers, machinists) on new automation tools, software, etc.
• Support troubleshooting and refinement of automated processes as they are deployed.
• Share information, research, ideas across the team.
• Participate in monthly employee meetings, as needed.

Post-Secondary diploma/certificate in Design, Digital Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or similar.

• Experience in CNC machining processes.
• Experience with CAM programming concepts.
• Experience in automation scripting within CAM software (e.g., Hyper Mill Automation Center, macros, templates), preferred.
• Experience with process mapping, standardization, or workflow automation, preferred.
• Experience as a Designer, in Digital Manufacturing, or in Mechanical Engineering preferably in the Automotive Industry, an asset.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes.
• Strong knowledge of CAM programming concepts.
• Solid experience with Hyper Mill or similar feature‑recognition programming systems.
• Strong understanding of CAD model preparation and feature structuring (e.g., colors, naming conventions, assembly structure).
• Basic knowledge of mould making processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong knowledge of Python API engine.
• Strong Knowledge of Open Source programs, Num Py, Tensor Flow, PyTorch.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.