Tools Technician at Magna International, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan

Tools Technician

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.

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Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

JOB SUMMARY The Tools Technician will assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair DV/PV tester hardware while ensuring compliance with all Lab and Testing standards. This role involves performing mechanical assembly, cable testing, PCB rework, and utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes, soldering equipment, and microscopes to support hardware and firmware development. The technician will maintain detailed documentation, communicate results to engineering teams, and apply strong problem-solving skills to ensure quality and reliability throughout the development process.

• Efficiently and effectively perform assembly, testing & troubleshoot/repair of DV/PV tester hardware.
• Utilize hand tools, microscope, and soldering equipment
• Mechanical assembly of prototype systems.
• Perform Cable qualifications, testing and modifications.
• Interact with hardware and firmware engineers to communicate results.
• Read schematics and assist in PCB bring up and debug. Create rework documentation.
• Work from product specifications and written/verbal instructions.
• Record build data and testing results.
• Maintain detailed documentation through all phases of development, testing and analysis

Education/Experience
• AA Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline and 6 years of related experience in the automotive industry

Technical Knowledge
• Able to solder and inspect PCBA's
• Working knowledge of: DMM, Oscilloscope, Video Scope etc.
• Experience with automotive requirements and design preferred.
• Working knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field.
• Working knowledge of IPC A610
• Adhere to ISO 16949 procedures and maintain compliance
• Maintain a clean and ESD safe work area
• Familiar with pcb layout viewer

Practical Knowledge
• Working in a planned and structured approach
• Working knowledge of problem solving techniques

Key Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) - as applicable

Personal Requirements
• Able to work in dynamic, fast paced team environment.
• Able to work effectively in a global environment
• Able to represent technical topics internally and externally
• Able to demonstrate expert communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision

Computer Skills
• CAN, LIN and other automotive networks and related tools a plus
• A knowledge of MS Office package

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.

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