Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Co-Op - Starting in September

Magna International; Milton; On-site; CAD 38,696 - 45,529; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, cosma group Cosma International, is seeking a Student / Co‑Op in Milton, Ontario to support MES-related projects and data collection for KPI reporting. The role involves assisting in MES system projects, supporting middleware like IGear and Kepware, and developing requirements with detailed specs and timelines.

You will work with cross‑functional teams, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to production improvements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in an automation and robotics field is required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications, ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist MES Analysts on MES System based projects.
• Support middleware applications (IGear, Kepware) with MES.
• Develop project requirements including specs, timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with departments to collect data for KPIs and production metrics.

Skills

Automation & robotics

Ignition development

HMI development

MSSQL databases

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in automation and robotics

Tools

Ignition

Kepware

MSSQL

Job description

Overview

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What We Offer: 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.

Group Summary

Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Requirements

• Post‑secondary education in an automation and robotics related field
• Experience with Ignition development and implementation is an asset
• Experience with human machine interface (HMI) development and implementation is an asset
• Experience with Relational Databases (i.e., Microsoft SQL [MSSQL] Server) is an asset
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to uphold confidentiality
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs

Job Responsibilities

• Assists MES Analysts in MES System based projects
• Helps support middleware applications (IGear, Kepware) in conjunction with the MES
• Supports in data collection techniques that meet or exceed client data traceability and production performance reporting
• Provides recommended solution alternatives in alignment with business objectives
• Development of project requirements, including detailed specs, work estimates, timelines, deliverables and milestones
• Works with other departments to create and collect data in support of KPIs and other key measurements from production using existing data collection systems
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e., IATF16949, ISO14001)
• Understand, promote and live by Magna’s philosophies and Employee Charter
• Adheres to Modatek’s core values, integrity, respect, trust, honesty, fairness and loyalty
• Follows Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Performs all duties in an environmentally responsible manner in accordance with the Modatek Systems Environmental Policy
• Performs other duties as required

Salary Range

($28.09 - $33.05)

Worker Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Maintains safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies of Modatek Systems
• Performs all duties in a safe manner in accordance with Section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulation 851 for Industrial Establishments

Duties of Workers

• (1) A worker shall,
• work in compliance with the provisions of this Act and the regulations.
• use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the worker’s employer requires to be used or worn.
• report to his or her employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger themselves or another worker; and
• report to their employer or supervisor any contravention of this Act or the regulations or the existence of any hazard of which he or she knows.

Work and Physical Environment

• Works in office areas and may sometimes be in manufacturing environment, may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise.
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• On-call availability
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI‑Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type

Student / Co‑Op

Group

Cosma International