Senior Engineer - Electrical & Electronics Product & Process Technologies

Power electronics Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. 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. Group Summary Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape. Job Responsibilities Magna's Advanced Product & Process Technologies (APPT) team is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Engineer - Electrical & Electronics Product and Process Technologies to support the development, evaluation, and industrialization of next-generation automotive electrical and electronic systems. This role bridges advanced product development and manufacturing process innovation, with a focus on automotive electrical and electronic (EE) architectures, powertrain electronics, battery systems, electric motors, embedded systems, and electronics manufacturing technologies. Successful candidate will contribute across the technology lifecycle, from concept development and simulation through prototyping, manufacturing process development, industrialization, and technology transfer. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical and electronic engineering expertise with practical experience in design for manufacturing, manufacturing process development, product industrialization, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Duties / Responsibilities Design for Manufacturing & Industrialization Lead and support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) activities throughout product development. Improve manufacturability, quality, reliability, testability, scalability, and cost efficiency of electrical and electronic products. Develop engineering guidelines, best practices, and technology roadmaps related to product industrialization. Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturing considerations are incorporated early in product development. Manufacturing Process Development Develop and assess manufacturing processes for electronic modules, PCB assemblies, power electronics, harnesses, battery systems, motors, and related electrical/electronic products. Define process flows, equipment concepts, tooling, automation strategies, inspection methods, traceability requirements, and end-of-line test approaches. Support prototype builds, pilot production activities, process validation, and production readiness assessments. Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to support successful technology deployment and production launch. Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Technologies Investigate and apply advanced manufacturing technologies including automation, robotics, machine vision, smart manufacturing, and digital engineering tools. Explore applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, manufacturing analytics, computer vision, and digital twins to improve quality, productivity, and process capability. Support development of innovative solutions for process optimization, defect prevention, predictive maintenance, and manufacturing intelligence. Technology Development & Evaluation Develop, evaluate, and mature advanced automotive electrical and electronic technologies and architectures. Support innovation activities related to electrification, embedded electronics, power electronics, battery systems, motor-drive systems, sensors, connectivity, and control systems. Assess emerging technologies, manufacturing methods, and industry trends to identify opportunities for future products and processes. Perform benchmarking, feasibility studies, technology assessments, and trade-off analyses. Engineering Analysis & Simulation Utilize modeling, simulation, and analytical methods to evaluate system performance, manufacturability, reliability, thermal behavior, cost, and design trade-offs. Support concept development, design optimization, and validation activities through data-driven engineering approaches. Translate engineering findings into product and process recommendations. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Work closely with product engineering teams, manufacturing operations, suppliers, universities, research institutions, and technology partners. Drive cross-functional technology development initiatives and provide technical leadership in areas of expertise. Support intellectual property generation, technical publications, internal knowledge sharing, and strategic technology planning. Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering, manufacturing, and business stakeholders. Qualifications / Requirements Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Master's degree or PhD is considered an asset. Work Experience 7+ years of experience in automotive electronics, electrification, advanced engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technology development environments. Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas Electrical and electronic (EE) systems Power electronics Battery systems and battery management systems Electric motors and motor-drive systems Embedded systems and electronic control unit PCB and electronic module development Wiring harnesses and power distribution systems Electronics manufacturing and industrialization Experience with product development from concept through prototype, validation, industrialization, and production launch. Experience working with cross-functional teams, manufacturing operations, suppliers, and external technology partners. Skills / Competencies Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems and product development processes. Knowledge of electronics design, simulation, prototyping, validation, and manufacturing processes. Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Test (DFT), and product industrialization. Familiarity with electronics manufacturing technologies including PCB assembly, electronic module assembly, testing, and process validation Working knowledge of engineering and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Altium, Cadence, thermal simulation, manufacturing analytics, or equivalent platforms. Industry & Quality Practices Knowledge Of The Following Is Considered An Asset APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans

ISO-26262, ISO-21434, ASIL

Include IPC standards for automotive PCB design EMC/EMI/ESD standards for automotive Electronics SPC, MSA, Design of Experiments (DOE) IATF 16949 and IPC standards Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis Functional Safety and automotive quality methodologies Advanced Technologies Exposure To The Following Areas Is Considered An Asset Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Manufacturing Analytics and Data Science Computer Vision Digital Twins Industry 4.0 Robotics and Automation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Tools Experience with system modeling, controls development, simulation, and validation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape, dSPACE, NI LabVIEW, ETAS, and similar platforms. Experience with PCB design, electronics development, circuit simulation, and power electronics tools including Altium, Cadence/OrCAD, Siemens Xpedition, LTspice, PSpice, SaberRD, PSIM, or equivalent tools Professional Skills Strong systems-thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities. Ability to connect product design decisions with manufacturing outcomes. Demonstrated technical leadership and project execution skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global engineering environment. Self-motivated, innovative, and able to thrive in a fast-paced technology development environment. Work Environment Combination of office, laboratory, prototype-build, and manufacturing environments. Ability to work safely with electrical and electronic test equipment, prototype hardware, and manufacturing processes. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. 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 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. Worker Type Regular / Permanent Group Magna Corporate #J-18808-Ljbffr Magna International Limited