Magna
Deployment Engineering Manager
Troy, Michigan, US
Sponsorship not specified$106k-$196kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role
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Responsibilities
- Magna is seeking an experienced and results-driven Deployment Engineering Manager to lead the deployment of its autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solution within the New Mobility group.
- This leadership role will focus on planning, coordinating, and overseeing deployment activities, while maintaining alignment with internal stakeholders including Solution Engineering, Product, Operations, and Customer Support.
- They will be expected to lead by example-being hands-on when needed, while also providing strategic oversight, guidance, and mentorship to the broader deployment team.
- Lead a team of Deployment Engineers responsible for executing and supporting AMR installations across North America and potentially Europe.
- Own the deployment process end-to-end: from site readiness assessments to post-go-live monitoring, ensuring successful transitions to customer operations or support.
- Drive project planning, coordination, and execution with a focus on meeting deployment milestones and exceeding customer expectations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Solution Engineering, Product Management, and Software/Hardware teams to provide customer feedback and influence product roadmaps to focus on fast, efficient deployments.
- Develop and standardize training documentation, troubleshooting playbooks, site hand-over checklists, and field deployment best practices.
- Support talent development by mentoring and coaching team members and leading performance management processes.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical field.
- 7+ years of experience in robotics, industrial automation, or deployment engineering roles, including at least 2 years in a team leadership or project management capacity is required.
- If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
- The ideal candidate is both technically proficient and an exceptional communicator who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities, especially in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
- Proficiency in technical documentation, data reporting, and project planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
- Our products include advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles.
- Magna New Mobility is also creating advanced software solutions that integrate with next-generation hardware.
- Join us in advancing and shaping the future of mobility.
Compensation
- $105,780 - $196,440 ( 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.
Company info
- As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
Equal opportunity
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity
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