Operations Intelligence Developer

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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Intelligence Developer will play a key role in transforming real-time shop floor data into actionable insights through intuitive dashboards, reporting tools, and manufacturing applications. This role is responsible for building scalable visualizations, KPIs, and operational tools that empower data-driven decision-making across global sites.

A critical part of this role includes development within Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform, integrating with PLCs, MES systems, databases, and IoT data sources to deliver responsive and context-rich user experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop interactive dashboards and applications using Power BI, Ignition, or similar tools to visualize data across all areas of manufacturing.
• Integrate data from SCADA, MES, ERP, and IoT systems into a unified information layer.
• Collaborate with plant operations and CI teams to define and deliver real-time KPI monitoring tools.
• Develop reusable templates and UI components to accelerate dashboard deployment across sites.
• Maintain clean and optimized SQL queries and Python scripts used in dashboard back-ends.
• Partner with Data Engineers to align with standardized data models and enterprise data architecture.
• Document designs, workflows, and visualization standards for global use.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in visualization tools such as Power BI or other.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition (Perspective, Vision, Tag Historian, scripting).
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with OT data sources (PLC, SCADA, MES, OPC UA, MQTT) and manufacturing KPIs.
• Ability to interface with plant personnel, understand industrial processes, and deliver usable tools.

Education/Special Knowledge - bachelor’s degree in computer science, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience - 3+ years of experience in business intelligence or manufacturing analytics roles

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic and international travel. This position will be located out of Troy MI, or remote with a travel requirement.

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors