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Job title:
Associate Specialist Hydraulics Design
Job Introduction:
As an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer, you will be involved in the Hydraulic system design & development and requirements engineering of hydraulic actuation and control systems for automotive applications.
Major Responsibilities:
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles.
- Good understanding of hydraulic components and subsystems including pumps, valves, filters, coolers, actuators, and reservoirs.
- Knowledge of gearbox, driveline, and e-drive systems is an advantage.
- Experience in requirements engineering, requirements analysis, and requirements management using tools such as DOORS/iALM.
- Hands-on experience in DFMEA, risk assessment, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Knowledge of subsystem integration, interface management, and change management processes.
- Ability to perform and review hydraulic calculations and simulation results.
- Experience with prototype development, testing support, and test result evaluation.
- Familiarity with CATIA and engineering drawing creation.
- Working knowledge of PLM/SAP and engineering data management systems.
- Experience with hydraulic simulation tools such as AMESim, Star CCM+
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional development teams.
Skills and competencies:
- Knowledge of hydraulic components and subsystems such as pumps, valves, filters, coolers, accumulators, and actuators.
- Experience in requirements engineering, requirements management, and systems engineering processes.
- Hands-on experience in 3D design, 2D drawing creation, material selection, and DFMEA activities.
- Experience in subsystem integration, interface definition, engineering change management, and cross-functional project coordination.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and customers throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Experience in verification, validation, testing, and evaluation of hydraulic systems and components.
- Experience in the automotive sector is desirable.
- Very good written and spoken English skills.
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from a reputed university/institution.
Work experience:
- 3 to 8 years of experience in hydraulic system design and development, preferably in automotive, off-highway, or industrial applications.
- Experience in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic system design and analysis.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.
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:
Group:
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 3 to 8 years of experience in hydraulic system design and development
- Experience in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic system design and analysis
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, components, and subsystems
- Experience with requirements engineering, requirements analysis, and requirements management
- Hands-on experience with DFMEA, risk assessment, and problem-solving methodologies
- Experience in subsystem integration, interface definition, and engineering change management
- Experience with hydraulic calculations, simulations, prototype development, testing, and result evaluation
- Experience in 3D design, 2D drawing creation, and material selection
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and customers
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Experience in the automotive sector
- Knowledge of gearbox, driveline, and e-drive systems
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and life insurance are widely offered, and feedback suggests the core medical coverage and provider access are strong with solid plan options. These elements are consistently cited as a standout of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching and, in some cases, profit sharing are described as part of the U.S. offering. Feedback suggests these programs add meaningful long‑term value to total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance bonuses, quarterly bonus checks, and profit‑sharing programs are frequently referenced across locations. Feedback suggests these incentives can materially boost overall earnings when available.
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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