Component Technical Lead

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About the Role

The Technical Lead / Component Development Engineer is the technical arm within Magna Purchasing department supporting (in this instance) applications from Radar as well as Powertrain / Electrification product areas. This requires knowledge of the following components (among other standard electronics): Gated Imaging Sensors, MMIC’s, Power Management IC’s, SerDes, Serializers, PHYs, Memory ICs, Gate Drivers, Flyback Converters and Transformers, and custom ASICs. The positions primary interfaces will be with the internal Magna Component Development Teams, suppliers of these components, and internal Magna Project (/application) Teams. The scope of work includes technical aspects related to component development from early supplier roadmap / component definition, the component selection / sourcing, and then the component development process after sourcing through PPAP. Tasks also include PCN / EOL processing as well as some post launch component support.

Your Responsibilities

The TL / Comp Engineer has the following responsibilities:

· Work as part of an internal Magna Project Teams to understand technical aspects of product area

(Radar, Powertrain, Electrification) needs, and translate them into requirements and prepare the RFQ

package together with purchasing.

· Work closely with suppliers to understand (and consolidate) their future product roadmaps, and to

influence them based on Magna Project needs.

· Provide technical guidance and support on industry semiconductor technology within the automotive

segment.

· Work closely with others in the extended Component Development team. The internal team frequently includes: Component Engineer (quality and reliability), Purchasing lead, Supplier Quality lead.

· Provide technical feedback and recommendations to the component selection and sourcing processes to meet Magna business goals. This includes generation of requirements, assessment of supplier responses, and close interaction with suppliers, the Component Team, and Project Teams throughout

the process.

· Fulfill the ‘Technical Lead’ role of the Component Team in the Magna Component Development Process implemented after component sourcing. This includes involvement in regular supplier meetings, technical requirements and issues discussions, approval of technical deliverables from the suppliers, etc.

· Coordinate activities of the team following the component development process (sourcing through PPAP). · Assist the Platform and Application Teams in the technical implementation of components into Magna products.

· Assist in evaluating Supplier Requests for Engineering Approvals (SREAs) / Part Change Notifications (PCNs).

· Some limited travel (domestic, potentially international) may be required.

Who We are Looking for

· Knowledgeable in semiconductor technologies

· Experience in Electronics development, Automotive background preferred

o Electronics design. Radar, Electrification and/or Powertrain background preferred

o Industry standards: IEC, JEDEC, AEC-Qxxx / ZVEI, ISO, AK-LV

o Automotive OEM requirements

o Understanding of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity (preferred)

o Some working knowledge of Engineering Development tools such as P-spice, Altium (used by Magna), Windchill, CodeBeamer

o Statistical methods, SPC, MSA

o Failure analysis understanding, such as 8D methodology

o General office computer skills § MSOffice § MS Project · Interpersonal

o Working globally with other departments within Magna Electronics (Component Teams, Purchasing and Quality teams, Product Teams, Management)

o Working globally with suppliers

o (Potentially) working globally with customers (as needed)

· Engineering Degree required, Electrical Engineering

· Greater than 3 years’ experience

· Positive attitude and self-motivated under all working conditions

· Capable communication skills to internal and external interfaces

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are

representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws

HEALTH AND SAFETY

· Ensures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.

· Displays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures.

· (US) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.

· (ONTARIO) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

· Ensures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.

· Responds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.

· Takes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections,

effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals.

· Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.

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