Assistant Systems Engineer Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program (college or university), preferably in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Programming/scripting skills are required (Python, SQL, JavaScript, DAX, Power Fx).
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Database/query skills are required (SQL preferred).
• Experience building Power Apps canvas apps and Power Automate flows.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with C#/.NET Framework is an asset.
• Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).
• Ability to uphold confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime to meet customer needs.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD software) is an asset.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify opportunities for innovation by evaluating plant-floor technologies and workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies and operational gaps.
• Design, build, and maintain custom applications using Microsoft Power Apps to digitize plant-floor processes.
• Develop Power Automate workflows for automated notifications, approvals, escalations, and adaptive card interactions in Teams.
• Bridge multiple platforms into a unified digital ecosystem, integrating apps, databases, workflows, and dashboards so that a single data entry propagates automatically.
• Lead training and change management for newly deployed digital tools, including documentation, user guides, and stakeholder communication.
• Iterate on deployed applications based on end-user feedback to continuously improve functionality and UX.
• Help document and maintain a "single source of truth" for engineering data (SharePoint/Teams structure, versioning, metadata).
• Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and standardization from manufacturing systems for reporting and analysis.
• Support Industry 4.0 initiatives by digitizing manual processes (forms, approvals, trackers) into structured digital workflows.
• Design and coordinate meetings and presentations.
• Organize and maintain project customer and internal information.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Required to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the O.H.S.A.
• Follow and ensure the company's procedures regarding safety rules and regulations are followed throughout the plant.
• Ensure that you work and operate equipment according to the company's safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and Policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. TS16949, ISO14001)
• Understands, promotes and lives 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

This position is a replacement.

WORK AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment, but may be exposed to elements such as temperature and noise during time spent in the plant
• Flexible to travel to meet customer demands
• Physically able to perform the essential duties of the position

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.

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.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.