System Engineering Student

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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:

This opportunity is from Spring-Summer (January - August) Monday-Friday Full time

Mission of the Position:

Works within the systems engineering team with the Advanced Systems Engineering team and the Noise, Vibration and Harmonics team, assisting with projects on all different levels throughout the co-op program. Tasks include supporting mechanical/electrical/controls design, industry research, prototype acquisition/assembly, and testing. Position is expected to include hands on learning experience in the lab.

Team Summary:

The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for providing engineering solutions in powertrain systems. This group is responsible for the design, development and realization of innovative, robust and leading-edge solutions for high volume powertrain applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help create new and advanced powertrain and driveline technology through supporting lead engineers in their projects.
• Work with other design and testing departments, guiding and collaborating with functional organization for technology/product concept development.
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Supports Systems Engineering by assessing and analyzing NVH performance of MPT driveline products.
• Assist with the use of NVH instrumentation, hardware and software.
• Work with the team to improve NVH development methods and the integration into existing/emerging engineering development processes.

Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Exposure to systems engineering executed at a high level on powertrain systems
• Test setup and execution
• Problem-solving skills and experience working with a team
• Fundamental understanding of powertrain products noise and vibration performance (traditional and electrified).
• Practical experience in setting up, measuring, and analyzing data in noise and vibrations tests.
• Understanding of how product noise and vibration performance affects vehicle quality.
• Experience reporting technical data in written reports, presentations, electronic media and talking in front of an engineering audience.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Knowledge in computer-based software, including 3D CAD, strong organizational/communication skills, ability to work with others in a team environment
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Enrolled in an engineering program with an accredited school.
• Understand the basics of engineering theory and principles of design

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries,