Industry 4.0 & IoT Expert - Mirrors Global (m/f/x)

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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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Magna Mirrors is looking for a Global lead for the digital transformation of manufacturing through the integration of Industry 4.0 and IoT technologies across 22 sites (Americas, Europe, APAC). The Industry 4.0 & IoT Expert will be responsible for strategy, architecture, and hands-on implementation of advanced automation, connectivity, analytics, and cybersecurity, enabling Smart Factory outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead digital transformation initiatives spanning discrete manufacturing environments, with a focus on integrating Industry 4.0 and IIoT technologies.
• Establish and coordinate Divisional Experts, standard playbooks, and best-practice sharing across multi-site, multi-time-zone operations.
  Ensure alignment with divisional goals, corporate architecture standards, and compliance with regional data privacy requirements.
• Construction of the digital transformation roadmap and the ongoing follow-up of its execution. This includes defining key milestones, tracking progress against strategic objectives, and ensuring that roadmap initiatives are adapted as needed to meet evolving business and technology requirements.
• Automation Projects Implementation
• Alignment with Magna Global Ind4.0 Standard
• Cost Savings, Return on Investment (ROI)
• Promote and support Division to implement Digital Twin models for manufacturing and logistics assets, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and predictive analytics to support operational excellence and continuous improvement. Support Smart Factory initiatives.
• Architecture & Connectivity: Define and implement reference architectures spanning edge/OT, connectivity, data, and cloud, leveraging OPC UA, MQTT, and Unified Namespace concepts.
• Standardize integration of shop-floor assets (PLCs, robots, sensors) and enterprise systems (MES/MOM, SCADA, historians).
• Deploy secure industrial edge gateways and manage device lifecycle, including provisioning, configuration, and firmware updates

Technical Knowledge

• Industrial protocols: OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus/TCP, Profinet, EtherNet/IP.
• Edge runtimes & containers (Docker/Podman, K3s), device management, OTA updates.
• MES/MOM, SCADA/HMI, historians, and cloud IoT platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Data engineering: Kafka, Databricks/Snowflake, Power BI/Tableau.
• Cybersecurity: IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, identity management, secure remote access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing operation and digitalization (Industry 4.0/IIoT) with multi-site deployment leadership.
• Multi-site deployment leadership with measurable KPIs and strong change management.
• Hands-on integration across PLC/SCADA, MES/MOM, and cloud data platforms.
• Strong change management and vendor management skills.
• Preffered Certifications: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Specialist, Cloud IoT certifications (Azure, AWS), Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP/Agile (Scrum or SAFe)

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:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting