Senior Research Engineer

Job Number: 61740
Group: Magna Corporate
Division: Magna Design and Engineering (USA)
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: TROY
Group Description
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it's our talented people who lead us on this journey.
About the Role
The Senior Research Engineer, Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics Integration will work on technology projects within Corporate R&D Advanced Body Domain, supporting the technical evaluation and due diligence of new developments in multiple areas of the complete vehicle including interior, exterior, BIW, closures and underbody.
Within these areas of Magna's Advanced Vehicle Systems organization, an emphasis will be placed on EE and integration developments of various HMI and Mechatronics components including ECU, sensors, actuators, switches, lighting, HVAC, instrument clusters, displays, infotainment, control systems and other innovative technologies being considered by Magna.
The Senior Research Engineer will plan, execute and coordinate all related activities for/with all other internal Corporate R&D Domains, Magna Group R&D departments, as well as external Supplier companies, institutions, and academia as needed.
Your Responsibilities

• Capable of prioritizing and performing multiple advanced development studies correctly and efficiently in order to contain program timing.
• Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts.
• Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems and functional/performance specifications.
• Ability to understand and apply internal standards and procedures within the part or packaging design.
• Attend meetings with internal/external customers, with respect to design reviews.
• Confer with other Research Engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop design solutions.
• Lead, document, and present advances of the projects.
• Collaborate with CAD Design Engineers and Designers for the generation of 2D/3D CAD data.
• Technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.
• Assist as needed with the creation of DVPR and P/DFMEA documents.
• Continuing education and/or training as technology evolves
• Perform other duties as required.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Science with focus on Hardware.
• 8+ years of recent experience working on actual product development either as Researcher, Technical Lead, Product /System Architect, or a Developer.
• Knowledge of mechatronic designs and their integration into various systems
• Experience in the design, development, or integration of cutting-edge automotive electronics preferred.
• Technical expertise in an automotive electronics quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 and other industry/customer related standards related to Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and assembly methods
• Experience and knowledge of various materials (Metals, Plastics, Other)

Your preferred qualifications

• Master of Science degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Science with focus on Hardware
• Experience working with ECAD tools to develop prototype hardware of electronic devices
• Experience and knowledge of various materials (Metals, Plastics, Other)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Technical ability and creativity to initiate, direct and control specific projects.

What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401 (k) plan with employer matching
• An extensive training program and exciting internal development opportunities
• Cafe
• Parking for motorcycles and electric vehicles

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment.
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. 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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.