IOT Developer - 4.0 Engineer

Magna International; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm is seeking an individual with a Bachelor's degree in computer science and at least three years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with relational databases and BI technologies. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to their team efforts. Candidates should also possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and a strategic understanding of business processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of related experience required.
• Experience with MQTT protocol and capability studies such as CPK and Gage R.
• Knowledgeable of statistical methods and familiar with BI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Understand business processes from beginning to end.
• Handle multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical skills

Programming languages (JavaScript, C#, R, Python, C++, Java)

Relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle)

Database management systems

MQTT protocol experience

Statistical methods knowledge

Familiarity with BI technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

AWS Quicksight

QlikView

Job description

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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 Responsibilities

The core responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

SKILL (Ability to do the job)

• Must possess good interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience
• Must have an understanding of business process from beginning to end
• Must possess strong problem‑solving abilities as well as good analytical skills
• Understanding of OT equipment communication such as PLC (Siemens and Rockwell controllers) and Robot (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka and/or Motoman) tags and information extraction.
• Understanding of multiple computer programming languages, i.e. JavaScript, C#, R, Python, C++ and/or Java
• Strong experience with relational databases, i.e. SQL Server, MySQL and Oracle. NoSQL databases experience is a plus
• In‑depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (LLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework
• Experience with the MQTT protocol
• Experience with capability studies (such as CPK, Gage R, and Gage R&R)
• Knowledgeable of statistical methods
• Familiarity with BI technologies, i.e. Microsoft Power BI, AWS Quicksight, QlikView

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak, hear, and use hands to keyboard, handle, grasp, and touch. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms and have adequate mobility to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field of study

Other

Troubleshooting skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities highly desired.

Work Experience

Experience with the MQTT protocol, experience with capability studies (such as CPK, Gage R, and Gage R&R), knowledge of statistical methods and familiarity with BI technologies, i.e. Microsoft Power BI, AWS Quicksight, QlikView.

HOW MUCH?

Minimum three plus (3+) years of related experience required

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally approach very high levels when moving around a factory floor.

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

Regular / Permanent

Group

Cosma International