Performance Lab Technician

Job Number: 44752 
Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting  
Division: Autosystems Canada 
Job Type: Permanent/Regular 
Location: BELLEVILLE 

Group Description

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and execute; validation, verification and production performance testing
• Review and execute applicable customer and governmental requirements for validation, verification and production testing
• Perform environmental testing for validation, verification and production of our products, such as vibration, thermal and sealing
• Coordinate construction and destruction of mocked up representation of system components and assemblies
• Perform benchmark studies and establish environmental limits of “prior and mocked up art” as it pertains to our designs. Checks for thermal and structural are included.
• Teardown and destruction of samples, qualifying and quantifying results where possible
• Support the design and coordinate the procurement / manufacture of optical and environmental test fixtures
• Prepare lab reports and documentation for review by the customer and various groups within our organization
• Execute and monitor validation and material test plans
• Root cause analysis of customer returned and production defects
• Analyze, troubleshoot and resolve test lab failures
• Preventative Maintenance of Lab equipment
• Cross trained in Photometrics and CMM labs to provide technical support
• Weekly job status report to Resident Engineering and Program Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic knowledge of various measuring instruments 
• Flexible work hours (including shifts)
• Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in a Technical Field would be an asset
• 1-3 years’ experience in an automotive-manufacturing field required
• Proven mechanical and basic electrical knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel and learning new software applications
• Ability to work as a team to gather and analyze information

Physical Demands - Ability to sit/stand/ bend/ twist/ reach/ push/ pull as required. Ability to work at a computer/ workstation.  Ability to lift different objects (boxes, totes, etc.) max 50lbs.