System Engineer AppPkgScripting

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Magna IT is looking for a System Engineer with a strong focus on application packaging and automated software deployment using Microsoft Intune and Matrix42 Empirum. The successful candidate will take ownership of packaging standards and platform operations for Empirum (used to manage Windows-based shopfloor systems) and FastViewer (our cross-platform remote control solution). In addition the role drives implementation of automated solutions and operational improvements via PowerShell scripting.

Major Responsibilities

• Create maintain and lifecycle-manage application packages (Win32/MSI/MSIX) for deployment via Microsoft Intune and Matrix42 Empirum
• Define and enforce packaging standards (naming detection rules requirements supersedence uninstall versioning) and ensure high-quality silent and GUI installs
• Operate and maintain the Empirum platform (e.g. server components distribution policies inventory patch/app deployment) for Windows-based shopfloor systems
• Manage and further develop FastViewer as the cross-platform remote control solution (configuration access concepts troubleshooting updates)
• Design and implement automation and self-service improvements using PowerShell (packaging automation health checks reporting remediation)
• Coordinate with application owners and IT stakeholders to clarify requirements testing rollout planning and release communication
• Troubleshoot application installation issues and deployment failures (Intune/Empirum client side and backend) and provide root-cause analysis
• Maintain technical documentation (packaging guides runbooks standards) and ensure auditable reproducible deployments
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for packaging/platform topics and collaborate with global/local IT for stable operations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (standardization automation monitoring KPI/reporting) across Modern Workplace services
• Participation in on-call rotation (if required) and support during maintenance windows

Knowledge and Education

• Preferably Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a relevant field.
• Completed education of a technical college.

Work Experience and Skills

• 23 years of experience in application packaging and software deployment in enterprise environments via MS Intune
• Hands-on skills with packaging formats and tooling (MSI MSIX Win32 apps InstallShield) including scripting for silent installs and uninstall
• PS App Deployment Toolkit experience advantageous
• Strong Windows client knowledge (Windows 11) and understanding of shopfloor (production) requirements (stability controlled changes limited downtime)
• Experience operating and troubleshooting Empirum components (agents distribution policies inventories deployment logs) advantageous
• Experience with remote support / remote control platforms (preferably FastViewer) and troubleshooting distributed endpoints
• Good understanding of software deployment concepts (detection methods dependencies supersedence compliance ring-based rollouts) and log-based troubleshooting
• Very good PowerShell scripting skills to implement automation (packaging helpers deployments remediation scripts reporting) and to integrate with APIs where required

Other Competencies

• Positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering quality work.
• Knowledge of client lifecycle management systems and current computing trends.
• Effective English communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated technical matters to management IT partners and the end users
• Can work independently or part of a team.
• Conform with and abide by all Company codes regulations policies values work procedures and instructions.
• Must be an independent problem solver with troubleshooting decision-making and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As 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. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.