The Electrical System Engineer will design, analyze, and integrate electrical systems for automotive powertrains, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective problem-solving for system issues.
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:
Job Summary
We are seeking for an experienced Electrical System Engineer with a specialization in the automotive Powertrain domain. The successful candidate will hold responsibility for system design and requirement engineering activities within our organization. The position mandates expertise in electrical engineering principles, electrical architectures, as well as proficiency in requirements elicitation and decomposition to ensure successful delivery of electrical systems that adhere to project requirements and industry standards.
Responsibilities
Requirements
If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for electrical systems and their design, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to the success of our engineering projects
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
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:
Job Summary
We are seeking for an experienced Electrical System Engineer with a specialization in the automotive Powertrain domain. The successful candidate will hold responsibility for system design and requirement engineering activities within our organization. The position mandates expertise in electrical engineering principles, electrical architectures, as well as proficiency in requirements elicitation and decomposition to ensure successful delivery of electrical systems that adhere to project requirements and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define electrical system requirements and specifications.
- Conduct electrical system design and analysis, including schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control systems.
- Identify and troubleshoot electrical system issues and propose effective solutions.
- Perform system integration and verification, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Support the testing and validation of electrical systems, analyzing test data and providing recommendations for improvement. (MIL, Test rig)
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in electrical engineering technology and industry trends.
- Document and maintain technical specifications, system documentation, and reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field with more than 10 years of experience as an Electrical System Engineer or in a similar position within the automotive Powertrain domain.
- Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field with more than 5 years of experience as an Electrical System Engineer or in a similar position within the automotive Powertrain domain.
- Proficiency in requirement management tools such as IBM Rational, PTC iALM, Doors Next Gen, or IBM Jazz.
- Skillful command in system modeling tools like EA or IBM Rhapsody.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, systems, and design, including electrical architectures.
- Experience in electrical system integration. A background in Electric Vehicle (EV) systems is preferred.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and M-Scripting is preferred.
- Familiarity with SysML (Systems Modeling Language) is an advantage.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for electrical systems and their design, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to the success of our engineering projects
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
Top Skills
Doors Next Gen
Ea
Ibm Jazz
Ibm Rational
Ibm Rhapsody
Matlab
Ptc Ialm
Simulink
Sysml
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