eMotor Design Engineer

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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 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:
Mission of the Position:
We are looking for talented team members to be a part of a dynamic team looking to push boundaries, innovate, and are passionate about being a part of the transformation from traditional powertrains to eMobility.
The Electrical Hardware Engineer (eMotors) will be a part of development projects for electric machines for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Responsible for the detailed design and application of electric motors for propulsion. The engineer will develop new or modify existing products for new customer and/or internal product developments, following the defined product concept for eDrive products.
Creating an eDrive system for new vehicle applications requires a full team approach, including all sub-systems. The eMotor must fit within system boundaries and be affordable and efficient while delivering the necessary torque and power for Magna Etelligent programs.
***Open to Global Mobility assignment
Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all North American eDrive Systems electric machines design and applications for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
• Responsible for design, development, analysis, and testing of electric motors for electric traction drives (voltage <1000V, current <900A) for eDrive applications.
• Analysis, simulation and implementation of customer requirements (load specifications) as well as normative specifications
• Definition and coordination of the motor architecture, motor sensors and connection technology (e.g. phase connections).
• Coordination of technical interfaces for the eMotor components.
• Creation of the requirements and architecture specification for the electric motor development taking specifications into account.
• Definition of requirements and creation of specification sheets for the eMotor components.
• Coordination of the technical requirements for the eMotor components with suppliers.
• Support of the project manager and program team, for the eMotor application (including the eMotor specifics within new business quotations).
• Work closely with customers and partners for all aspects of eMotor vehicle application and testing.
• Cooperation with system development, electronics development, construction, testing, suppliers and scientific institutes.
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric motor design required.
• Minimum 5 years electric vehicle systems design experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the design of electrical machines required.
• Very good understanding in the field of power electronics and electric drive technology.
• eMotor design for manufacture is a crucial requirement for this role.
• Experience with design, simulation and requirements management tools (e.g. CATIA V5, PTC Integrity, DOORS, Matlab / Simulink).
• Experience in handling FE tools for electromagnetic design, preferably ANSYS RMxprt, ANSYS Maxwell 2D / 3D and Motor-CAD.
• High level of analytical ability, understand of engineering theory and principles of design.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
• Health & Safety responsibilities:
  • Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.
  • Follow safety rules.
  • Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
  • Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.
• Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Magna's information and data protection policies

Further Information: Work Environment
Office environment; 10% travel required.
While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material,
moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.
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:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain