Magna Corporate R&D in Troy, MI is seeking a talented, visionary and self-motivated Software Engineer to be a part of the Advanced Robotics Group, which will create new automation solutions that improve overall system efficiencies, using advanced robotic technologies.

The ideal candidate will control the definition of software features, requirements and specifications and ensure that the future software roadmap satisfies Magna requirements. The ideal candidate will utilize lessons learned from past applications and identify needs for upcoming releases. They will verify software complaints to Magna specifications and looks at resolutions. They will also provide vision and R&D requirements for future releases.

The ideal candidate will be working in a culture that fosters creativity and problem solving. This position will play a key part in the Advanced Robotics Group and be a part of a tightly knit development team that creates advanced manufacturing solutions for the future.

• provide the software development team with feedback and insight of the software development path
• support feasibility analsysis of potential applications
• support the technology interface team
• follow the status of current system integration projects
• support project launches at Magna divisions
• provide limited tech support during build, install and launch of Advanced Robotics applications
• support the project team with tracking implemenation progress and adherence to timelines
• support the data collection team with data collection acitivities
• follow and provide assistance with post SOP support and fundtion of applications
• follow and assist with application software support
• identify and report software bugs, and follow thru till bug resolution
• keep informed of the introduction of Advanced Robotics software to internal groups, divisions and external integrators
• keep informed of potential upcoming Advanced Robotics Applications
• create and strive a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional and technical knowledge
• promote and seek excellence in all aspects of the business
• comply with the designated ISO / TS 16949 responsibilities, Health and Safety rules and practices, Magna policies, procedures and practices
• treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect
• perform any other assignments from time-to-time as management so directs

• creative and self-motivated with the ability to understand and divide a vision into prioritized tasks
• strong experience in the visualization of end goals and applying the vision to automation projects
• provide the customer and company-wide perspective to detailed technical decisions
• ability to work on challenging assignments with aggressive schedules
• understanding of PLC, networking protocols and technologies
• experience in robot programming basis is a plus (ABB, Yaskawa, Fanuc)
• experience in software programming (C++ and/or Python)
• excellent written (white papers) and oral communication skills
• has the creativity and technical ability to initiate, direct and control specific projects within the specific area of responsibility
• has the ability to interpret technical specifications and / or requirements
• ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient and effictive ways
• technical attitude to understand technology from first principals, engineering, materials and manufacturing subjects

BS/MA/PhD in electrical, mechanical or equivalent engineering discipline with appropriate coursework focus

english: fluent

proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

readiness to travel international and domestic up to 50% annually