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Power Electronics Engineer

Magna International, Inc

Troy, Michigan

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Benchmarking, Circuit Design, Circuit Testing, Commissioning, Construction, Control Engineering, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetism, Electronic Circuit, Electronic Design, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing, Power Engineering, Powertrain, Product Development, Programming Tools, Quality Management, Requirements Management, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Safety Systems, Safety/Work Safety, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Hardware, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Traction Drives
LOCATION
Troy, Michigan
POSTED
3 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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

Mission of the Position:

We are looking for talented team members to be a part of a dynamic team looking to push boundaries, innovate, and are passionate about being a part of the transformation from traditional powertrains to eMobility.

The Power Electronics Engineer will be a part of development projects for electric machines for electric vehicles (and hybrid vehicles) responsible for the detailed design of power electronics, specifically high-power traction inverters. The engineer will develop new or modify existing products for new customer and/or internal product developments, following the defined product concept for eDrive products.

As an Intermediate level engineer, the engineer will work independently with limited supervision to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using knowledge and judgement to make adaptations and modifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for design, development, analysis, and testing of contorl components in the inverters for electric traction drives for eDrive applications.
  • Analysis and implementation of customer requirements and specifications.
  • Development and modelling concepts for the design of electronic circuits for electric traction drives.
  • Responsible for the implementation of electrical and electromagnetic simulations.
  • Responsible for commissioning and testing of electronic circuits.
  • Coordination of technical interfaces for the electrical components.
  • Definition of requirements and creation of specification sheets for the electrical components.
  • Coordination of the technical requirements for components with suppliers.
  • Development and implementation of ISO26262 methodologies providing the necessary hardware redundancy for safety systems up to ASIL D in collaboration with S/W and System engineering colleagues.
  • Cooperation with system development, electronics development, construction, testing, suppliers and scientific institutes.
  • Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost.
  • Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar preferred.
  • 3- 5 years of experience in ECUs development or other low voltage components (sensors, etc) for automotive applications.
  • Experience though the full cicle of product development with emphasis on design.
  • Experienced (including benchmarking) in the area of automotive electronics design.
  • Experience on the thermal challenges for electrical components and needed heat dissipation.
  • Excellent knowledge of EMI/EMC and the design rules to meet Automotive .
  • Experience with development and modeling of concepts for the design of electronic circuits for electric
  • traction drives.
  • Experience with development tools and methods for the design (LT SPICE, ALTIUM, etc).
  • Experience in commissioning and testing of electronic circuits.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in the field of technologies for ECUs and control components.
  • High level of analytical ability, understand of engineering theory and principles of design.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

  • Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Con

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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