Deployment Engineering Manager

Deployment Engineering Manager –
Magna International

At Magna you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment. We invest in our employees with the support and resources they need to succeed and offer a wide range of development prospects in an exciting, varied role that contributes to industry‑leading automotive technologies.

Magna New Mobility, a business unit inside Magna International, leverages our technology building blocks to develop new capabilities, enter new markets, and create advanced software solutions that integrate with next‑generation hardware. Our products span advanced solutions for urban markets, industrial intralogistics, commercial and autonomous vehicles, and smart integrated platforms for partners striving to advance the mobility sector.

Magna is seeking an experienced and results‑driven manager to lead the deployment of our autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) solution within the New Mobility group. The role focuses on planning, coordinating, and overseeing deployment activities while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.

• Lead a team of Deployment Engineers 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.
• Drive project planning, coordination, and execution to meet milestones and exceed customer expectations.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for deployment‑related challenges and align with product and operations teams.
• Collaborate across Solution Engineering, Product Management, and Software/Hardware teams to influence product roadmaps based on customer feedback.
• Develop and standardize training documentation, troubleshooting playbooks, site hand‑over checklists, and field deployment best practices.
• Provide regular status reports to leadership on project timelines, risks, and team performance.
• Support talent development by mentoring, coaching, and managing team members.

• 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, including at least 2 years in a team leadership or project management capacity.
• Proven track record of managing customer‑facing technical deployments across multiple locations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to inspire and motivate cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capabilities in ambiguous or high‑pressure situations.
• Proficiency in technical documentation, data reporting, and project planning tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
• Organized and detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Hiring Base Salary Range: $105,780 – $196,440. Salary determined by 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.

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 color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We may use artificial intelligence to assist in the initial screening of applications. AI tools help identify qualifications that align with the role requirements. Final decisions are made by the hiring manager and the team, and no applicant data is shared externally.

Regular / Permanent

Magna Corporate

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing