The Engineering Student will support optical validation through experimentation, executing test plans, report generation, and assisting in engineering equipment design.
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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:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As an Engineering Student at Magna Electronics, you will join a dynamic team of professionals, implementing cutting edge technologies on both existing and new development products of Autonomous Driving. The Engineering Student will be placed on the Optics Team in the Interior Sensing Systems group. This role is primarily support of optical validation including tasks such as engineering experimentation, execution of test plans, and report generation. The role can be flexible to design and implementation of engineering equipment such as electrical & mechanical testing.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:• Engineering Experimentation of optical elements• Execution of engineering test plans• Technical report generation• Technical writing• Support imaging optical verification
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program pursing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering.• Knowledge of SW Development Lifecycle• Some Software development experience in Python and C++ is a plus
YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)• Part-time availability year round
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)• Proficiency in use of basic electrical tools, i.e., oscilloscope, multimeter • Demonstrated success in resolving technical challenges by leveraging strong problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Electronics
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:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As an Engineering Student at Magna Electronics, you will join a dynamic team of professionals, implementing cutting edge technologies on both existing and new development products of Autonomous Driving. The Engineering Student will be placed on the Optics Team in the Interior Sensing Systems group. This role is primarily support of optical validation including tasks such as engineering experimentation, execution of test plans, and report generation. The role can be flexible to design and implementation of engineering equipment such as electrical & mechanical testing.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:• Engineering Experimentation of optical elements• Execution of engineering test plans• Technical report generation• Technical writing• Support imaging optical verification
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program pursing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering.• Knowledge of SW Development Lifecycle• Some Software development experience in Python and C++ is a plus
YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)• Part-time availability year round
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)• Proficiency in use of basic electrical tools, i.e., oscilloscope, multimeter • Demonstrated success in resolving technical challenges by leveraging strong problem-solving skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
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.
Worker Type:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Electronics
Top Skills
C++
Python
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