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Lead Engineer, Hardware

Magna International, Inc

Novi, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Technology, Benchmarking, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Circuit Simulation, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Data Management, Document Management, Drawing Software, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Design, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Embedded Software, Establish Priorities, Failure Analysis, Follow Through, Funding, IPC Standards, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microprocessor, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Product Development, Product Testing, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Schematic Capture, Schematics, Software Design, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Analysis, Team Lead/Manager, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Validation Plan, Validation Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Novi, Michigan
POSTED
17 days ago
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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:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design responsible for Electronic design for LED lighting in automotive applications.
  • Ability to assemble a quotation estimate for an automotive application project.
  • Responsible for Test plan development to customer specifications (Stellantis, GM, Ford, etc)
    • May lead or participate in R&D development activities within the organization.
    • May prepare project funding requests for R&D activities.
  • Conducts or leads failure analysis and investigation of electronic failures or incidents.
  • Create detailed SORs for testing and outsourcing of electronic manufacturing.
  • Responsible to lead research, design and develop of electronics for new, existing programs in compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications from concept development to production launch.
  • Development of analog, digital circuitry, power electronics and embedded software for automotive exterior lighting.
  • Be the Main point of contact for electrical designs. Interface with cross-functional departments, suppliers and customer with respect to electronic product development, validations and manufacturing.
  • Project management of sourced electronic designs; manage third party activities.
  • Management of cost, and quality of electronic products.
  • Monitor and analyze any product failure, and provide recommendations to Quality engineering.
  • Develop and test prototypes to ensure design intent and specifications are satisfied.
  • Develop PCB layouts for production designs using appropriate PCB technologies
  • Ensure electrical designs and layouts meet EMC, Environmental and Lighting requirements.
  • Conducting Schematic level circuit simulation for continuous improvement of designs.
  • Support the development of methods and practices to effectively manage data and, revision control for electrical and software designs.
  • Create electrical and EMC design validation test plans according to customer requirements and get customer approvals.
  • Deliver and Manage the required documentations i.e. BOM, 3D Cad, drawings and prototypes to product development team.
  • Create, support and realize benchmark activity linked to electrical designs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 10+ years electronics development background.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent industry experience.
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Must have detailed electronic component knowledge.
  • Must have experience with Microprocessor based designs.
  • Knowledge of Electronic manufacturing, quality and technical standards (IPC, ISO, etc.)
  • Proficiency with the use of electronic testing equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electronic designs.
  • Clear understanding of EMC design.
  • Prior exposure to Automotive OEM specifications/standards an asset.
  • Prior exposure to Automotive Lighting specifications/standards an asset.
  • Experience with Altium designer or similar PCB schematic capture and PCB layout software.
  • Familiar with 3D CAD and 2D drawing software.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Computer applications (i.e. word, excel, power point etc.)
  • Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis.
  • Above average communication skills (written & verbal) with various departments within Magna and with customer plant liaisons
  • Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities.
  • Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
  • Ability to lead a design team and pr

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/

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