Manager, Smart Factory Solutions

Magna International; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International in the United States is seeking a Senior Smart Factory Manager to drive Industry 4.0 initiatives, IIoT integrations, and cloud-native infrastructure modernization.

You will design AI-enabled workflows, manage deployments, and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable architectures and KPI dashboards that improve production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Design and implement smart factory and IIoT solutions across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Hands-on AWS, cloud architecture, deployment, and operations experience.
• Proficiency in Go, TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, C#, Java or C++.
• Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform.
• Experience building scalable APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, source control, and Jira for Agile projects.
• Understanding of IoT architectures and cybersecurity basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy modern smart factory solutions connecting legacy equipment to digital systems.
• Design and maintain IIoT apps in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Build cloud infrastructure using IaC, including Terraform.
• Develop AWS-based solutions using AWS IoT, Lambda, Bedrock, and AgentCore.
• Create AI-enabled workflows and automation to boost efficiency.
• Oversee software deployments, updates, and release processes.
• Collaborate across teams to architect Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and monitoring for production performance.
• Document technical specs, architectures, and procedures.

Skills

Smart factory

IIoT

Cloud-native architectures

Go

TypeScript

Python

JavaScript

C#

Java

C++

APIs

Microservices

Terraform

AWS

Jira

CI/CD

Confluence

DevOps

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Job description

BULK OUTLINE

Magna is one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space, a mobility technology company built to innovate with over 65 years of expertise. The company offers a dynamic, global environment and a wide range of development prospects for employees.

Job Summary

Immediate, open position for Smart Factory Manager. Salary starts at $110,000 US & CAD.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement modern smart factory solutions that connect legacy manufacturing equipment to scalable digital infrastructure.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Industrial IoT (IIoT) applications operating both on‑premises and in cloud environments.
• Build and manage cloud‑native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies, including Terraform.
• Develop and support AWS‑based solutions leveraging services such as AWS IoT, AWS Lambda, AWS Bedrock, and AgentCore for AI‑driven manufacturing and operational use cases.
• Design and implement AI‑enabled workflows, intelligent agents, and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and decision‑making.
• Manage software deployments, system updates, patches, and release processes across production and development environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to brainstorm, architect, and implement innovative Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, metrics, and monitoring tools to track smart factory and production performance.
• Provide detailed technical specifications for proposed solutions, including required hardware, software, cloud services, external vendors, and internal resources.
• Work with source control and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Actively troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during development, testing, deployment, and production operations.
• Participate in Agile software development processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and stand‑ups using tools such as Jira.
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and project artifacts using Confluence and related documentation platforms.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Act with honesty and integrity and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna’s Compliance Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong experience designing and implementing smart factory, Industrial IoT (IIoT), and cloud‑connected manufacturing solutions.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including cloud architecture, deployment, and operational management.
• Experience developing AI and generative AI solutions using AWS Bedrock and AgentCore.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Go (Golang), TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, and/or C++.
• Experience developing scalable APIs, backend services, and distributed applications.
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native architectures, containerization, and microservices principles.
• Experience with databases and multiple forms of data storage technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time‑series, and cloud‑native storage platforms).
• Good understanding of IoT architectures, cybersecurity principles, and communication protocols such as MQTT.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and automated deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of Agile and traditional project management methodologies including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall.
• Experience using Agile collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira.
• Experience maintaining technical and operational documentation using Confluence or similar platforms.
• Understanding statistical analysis and manufacturing performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capability studies such as CPK, Gage R, and Gage R&R.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment. At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We hire based on 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. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously and requires applicants to submit through our Workday system.

Additional Information

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent | Group: Magna Corporate