Manufacturing Digital Automation Coordinator

Magna International Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International Inc. is seeking an Automation Development professional in Canada to design, test, and maintain automation wizards for standardized machining across departments.

You will refine HyperMill workflows, integrate feature colors and tool libraries, and collaborate with Design on library alignment. You will also liaise with Design, Machining, IT, and suppliers to gather requirements, schedule testing, and implement automation projects, while documenting processes and providing

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining processes and CAM programming concepts.
• Proficiency in Python API and automation scripting.
• Strong knowledge of CAD model preparation and feature structuring.
• Experience with HyperMill or similar feature-recognition systems.
• Familiarity with standardization or workflow automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain automation wizards for standardized machining processes.
• Build and refine HyperMill feature-recognition workflows and smart libraries.
• Integrate automation logic based on feature colors, geometries, and strategies.
• Collaborate with Design to automate assemblies and feature libraries.
• Act as liaison across Design, Machining, IT, and suppliers; manage requirements and timelines.
• Provide training and documentation; support automation deployment.

Skills

CNC machining

CAM programming concepts

Python API

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

CAD model preparation

Education

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

Tools

HyperMill

HyperMill Automation Center

Python API engine

NumPy

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Wage Range: 90-100K annually.

Automation Development

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

Design Library Alignment

• 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.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• 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.

Process Standardization & Optimization

• 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.

Training & Support

• 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.

Education

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

Experience

• Experience in CNC machining processes.
• Experience with CAM programming concepts.
• Experience in automation scripting within CAM software (e.g., HyperMill 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.

Skills

• 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 HyperMill 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, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.