Sr. Designer - ECAD

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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 Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States
Responsible for all aspects of automotive printed circuit board (PCB) design, including layout, design verification, and post-processing. The PCB Designer must operate independently to create electronic PCB layouts based on schematics and design requirements, collaborating closely with Electrical Engineers.
Your Responsibilities:

• Design and layout multi-layer, high-density PCBs for automotive applications.
• Adhere to mechanical PCB Keepout zones to ensure proper assembly and mating with other components.
• Liaise with PCB suppliers to understand fabrication capabilities and requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to produce manufacturable and reliable PCB designs.
• Work with EMC specialists and design engineers to incorporate electromagnetic compatibility and other design constraints.
• Apply best practices in PCB layout to ensure electrical integrity, manufacturability, and compliance.
• Manage ECAD library models to support efficient and accurate design processes.
• Review and verify PCB designs to ensure they meet project specifications and quality standards.

Who we are looking for:

• College Diploma or higher in Electronics Technology or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in PCB layout, especially within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer workflow and tools.
• Valor NPI experience is desirable.
• Solid understanding of EMC requirements and PCB manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of managing ECAD libraries and supporting design lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment, including computers and design tools.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and external contacts.

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.
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 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 Electronics