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Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Mechatronics Test Technician

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCollesalvetti, Province of Livorno, Italy€25k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical high-school diploma in electrotechnics, electronics, mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Solid knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
  • Practical experience using electrical and electronic measurement and testing instruments, including digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
  • Familiarity with measurement devices such as load cells and linear transducers and their instrumentation.
  • Good soldering and wiring skills.
  • Knowledge of physical quantities and units of measurement in both the metric (SI) and imperial systems.
  • Good command of Microsoft Office and commonly used computer tools.
  • Basic or intermediate written and reading English proficiency.
  • Availability to occasionally work in climatic chambers and test environments with special conditions, subject to medical fitness where required.
  • Availability to work shifts, weekends, and extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Perform validation and verification tests on mechatronic and electromechanical products according to defined procedures and customer requirements.
  • Configure, operate, and monitor complex test cycles, including durability, resistance, tensile, functional, and reliability testing.
  • Configure and operate environmental test equipment, including climatic chambers, thermal shock chambers, salt spray chambers, dust test chambers, vibration systems, and other laboratory equipment.
  • Prepare test benches, dedicated equipment, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation according to test specifications.
  • Build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair test wiring harnesses and electrical connections.
  • Perform first-level diagnostics and basic programming on control units and electronic systems.
  • Verify laboratory equipment calibration status before testing.
  • Monitor test execution and accurately document results, observations, anomalies, and deviations.
  • Maintain accurate test records and promptly update reports and databases.
  • Identify and report abnormal conditions, equipment failures, uncalibrated instruments, and procedural violations.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate with support teams when advanced repairs are needed.
  • Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and efficient laboratory environment.
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives involving test methods, equipment, and laboratory processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in technical laboratories, product validation, testing, or development.
  • Basic knowledge of automotive communication protocols Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN).
  • Basic knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing.
  • Experience using programmable power supplies and four-quadrant battery simulators.
  • Familiarity with engineering software including CANoe, vTestStudio, and LabVIEW.

About the Company

Magna

Automotive components and contract manufacturing provider

Magna is a global mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. It designs, manufactures, and integrates components and systems such as body exteriors, powertrains, seating, and ADAS, and also provides complete vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing services. Its products are developed in 338 plants across 28 countries, enabling automakers to outsource from individual parts to full vehicle assembly and to adopt both traditional and electric powertrains in a single facility. Magna's goal is to be a trusted, one-stop partner that accelerates electrification and advanced mobility through its integrated manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Aurora, Canada
Founded
1957

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