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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.\nGroup Summary:\nMagna New Mobility is a business unit inside Magna International leveraging Magna’s technology building blocks, developing new capabilities, and entering new markets and use cases. Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.\nMagna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware. Our software is a core driver - turning our hardware into smart, integrated platforms for partners eager to advance the mobility sector.\nMagna's New Mobility group is not just about building individual technologies; we aim to create integrated solutions that address the complex challenges of moving people efficiently and cost effectively in the 21st century. Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.\nJob Responsibilities:\nMagna New Mobility is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer, AMR Solutions & Deployment to lead the technical solutioning, deployment, and optimization of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) solutions for customers across manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and mobility environments.\nThis role bridges customer operations, engineering, product management, and deployment teams to design scalable AMR systems that solve real-world material handling and automation challenges. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority throughout the customer lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, commissioning, and continuous improvement. In addition, this individual will play a critical role in shaping future product capabilities by translating customer needs, deployment learnings, and market trends into actionable product development recommendations.\nAs a senior-level individual contributor, this person will serve as a trusted advisor to customers while influencing Magna's AMR strategy, architecture, and product roadmap.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nAMR Solution Design & Applications Engineering\nLead customer discovery sessions to understand operational workflows, business objectives, facility constraints, and automation opportunities.\nDevelop end-to-end AMR system solutions, including:Fleet sizing and capacity analysis\nVehicle selection and configuration\nTraffic flow design\nMaterial transport workflows\nCharging strategies\nFleet management architecture\nIntegration requirements\n\nConduct process analyses and create ROI/business case assessments.\nGenerate solution proposals, technical documentation, system layouts, and customer-facing presentations.\nCollaborate with sales and business development teams during pre-sales activities and solution reviews.\nSupport RFIs, RFPs, and customer technical evaluations.\nProject Deployment & Commissioning\nProvide technical leadership throughout implementation and deployment activities.\nWork closely with Deployment Engineers, Software Engineers, Integration Specialists, and Project Managers to ensure successful execution.\nSupport onsite commissioning, system validation, testing, and customer acceptance activities.\nTroubleshoot complex system, software, and operational issues during deployments.\nDevelop and document deployment best practices, implementation standards, and technical playbooks.\nTravel to customer sites as needed to support implementation and go-live activities.\nProduct Development & Innovation\nAct as the voice of the customer by capturing operational challenges, feature requests, and system performance feedback.\nPartner with Product Management and Engineering teams to prioritize enhancements and future product functionality.\nIdentify gaps in current product capabilities and recommend solutions that improve scalability, usability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.\nParticipate in roadmap planning and product development reviews.\nEvaluate emerging technologies and automation trends within AMR, robotics, warehouse automation, and industrial mobility sectors.\nTechnical Leadership\nServe as a subject matter expert for AMR applications, fleet orchestration, workflow optimization, and deployment methodologies.\nMentor junior engineers and deployment personnel.\nSupport the development of solution design standards, documentation, engineering tools, and deployment methodologies.\nFacilitate knowledge sharing across engineering, deployment, product management, and commercial teams.\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.\n7+ years of experience in:Applications Engineering\nSystems Engineering\nIndustrial Automation\nRobotics\nAMR/AGV solutions\nMaterial handling systems\n\nExperience designing and deploying automation solutions within manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or distribution environments.\nStrong understanding of:Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)\nFleet management systems\nWarehouse and manufacturing workflows\nSystems integration\nIndustrial networking and communications\n\nExperience interacting directly with customers in a technical consulting or solutions engineering capacity.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills.\nAbility to travel up to 50% domestically and/or internationally.\nSpecial Knowledge / Skills:\nExperience with AMR/AGV platforms, fleet orchestration software, or warehouse automation solutions.\nKnowledge of:WMS, MES, ERP, and automation integrations\nREST APIs and software integrations\nRobotics navigation technologies (LiDAR, SLAM, localization)\nSimulation and modeling tools\n\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.\nPMP, PE, or relevant robotics/automation certifications.\nExperience working in startup, high-growth, or emerging technology environments.\nKey Competencies\nCustomer-Centric Solution Design\nSystems Thinking\nRobotics & Automation Expertise\nCross-Functional Leadership\nTechnical Consulting\nProduct Innovation Mindset\nDeployment Excellence\nStrategic Problem Solving\nExecutive Communication\nContinuous Improvement\nSuccess Measures\nDuring the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:\nLead the solution design and successful deployment of multiple customer AMR implementations.\nImprove deployment efficiency and repeatability through standardization and best practices.\nInfluence product roadmap priorities through deployment and customer insights.\nDevelop trusted relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.\nContribute measurable improvements in system performance, customer adoption, and operational outcomes.\nEstablish themselves as Magna New Mobility's technical leader for AMR applications and deployment strategy.\nPhysical Demands / Work Environment:\nNormal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.\nAbility to travel to principal place of business on a hybrid schedule\nAbility to travel up to 50%\nHiring Base Salary Range: $114,000 - $154,110 ( Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). In addition to base salary, some positions are eligible for an annual performance based bonus.\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt 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.\nAI-Assisted Screening Disclosure\nAs 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. 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