Software Engineering Co-op

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For a big company, we're surprisingly entrepreneurial. Expect a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that will help you grow, both professionally and personally. We are committed to delivering success by offering our customers a truly diverse and global range of products. Step into an inclusive and dynamic team - Be part of the Magna family.

Closures Technical Centre, a division of Magna International Inc., is focused on the design, development and testing of Mechatronics products for the automotive industry. We are currently looking for a student in the Computer Science or related field for a 8-16 month co-op placement starting on January 5, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilizing Web Development in Vue3.js, React, Python, Azure DevOps, and AI integration to build cutting-edge applications, with integration to mechanical simulation and CAD software
• Construct Backend Frameworks using Flask and Python with connections to external sources and databases
• Taking ownership to complete the Frontend development (UI/UX design, implementation) for projects
• Generally assigned to software processes, automations, internal applications, existing business and/or minor modifications
• Supports the complete development for the designated products including, but not limited to design, build and test activities, in accordance with standard operating procedures and the product delivery process
• Build internal analytical and software tools to streamline engineering processes to support large volumes of projects
• Supports customer requirements, regulations and product specifications into the design of the designated products, ensuring compliance with operational, cost, timing, safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturing feasibility parameters
• Analyzes products and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles and tools
• Consults and collaborates with personnel in various engineering and design activities relative to product development requirements
• Supports global CAE activities as a global team
• Supports effective communications within the project team and the customer, supplier, manufacturing and quality communities with guidance from engineering management or senior engineering personnel. Maintains all appropriate documentation
• Understands and follows existing policies, procedures, work instructions and standards and makes recommendations for continuous improvements
• Follows Magna’s Code of Conduct & Ethics and related compliance policies
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or related fields from an accredited university
• Good understanding of Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics is preferred, particularly in the areas of rigid body force analysis and travel calculations
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are required
• Ability to work independently and adapt to fast-paced environments
• Experience with one of the programming languages is required: Python, MATLAB, C++, VBA

Experience in the following skill sets is an asset:

• Proficient in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, TypeScript
• Familiar with frameworks: React.js, Vue.js 3, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Gatsby, Vite
• Knowledge of state management: Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Jotai, Pinia, Vuex, NgRx
• Styling tools: Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Styled-components, Emotion
• UI libraries: Material-UI, Ant Design, Chakra UI, Vuetify, Element Plus, PrimeNG
• Backend experience: FastAPI, Flask, Django, Express.js, NestJS
• Database skills: SQL Server, Redis, Prisma, TypeORM
• Exposure to CI/CD tools: Docker, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
• AI/ML experience: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, transformers
• Data tools: pandas, numpy, matplotlib, Power BI, Tableau
• Familiarity with design tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Storybook
• Understanding of scalable architecture: Microservices, SOA, Event-driven, Serverless, DDD, API-first, N-tier
• Security & authentication knowledge: OAuth 2.0 (Authorization Code/PKCE), Microsoft Entra ID SSO, JWT lifecycle management