Lead Engineer, Hardware

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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:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design responsible for Electronic design for LED lighting in automotive applications.
• Ability to assemble a quotation estimate for an automotive application project.
• Responsible for Test plan development to customer specifications (Stellantis, GM, Ford, etc)
  • May lead or participate in R&D development activities within the organization.
  • May prepare project funding requests for R&D activities.
• Conducts or leads failure analysis and investigation of electronic failures or incidents.
• Create detailed SORs for testing and outsourcing of electronic manufacturing.
• Responsible to lead research, design and develop of electronics for new, existing programs in compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications from concept development to production launch.
• Development of analog, digital circuitry, power electronics and embedded software for automotive exterior lighting.
• Be the Main point of contact for electrical designs. Interface with cross-functional departments, suppliers and customer with respect to electronic product development, validations and manufacturing.
• Project management of sourced electronic designs; manage third party activities.
• Management of cost, and quality of electronic products.
• Monitor and analyze any product failure, and provide recommendations to Quality engineering.
• Develop and test prototypes to ensure design intent and specifications are satisfied.
• Develop PCB layouts for production designs using appropriate PCB technologies
• Ensure electrical designs and layouts meet EMC, Environmental and Lighting requirements.
• Conducting Schematic level circuit simulation for continuous improvement of designs.
• Support the development of methods and practices to effectively manage data and, revision control for electrical and software designs.
• Create electrical and EMC design validation test plans according to customer requirements and get customer approvals.
• Deliver and Manage the required documentations i.e. BOM, 3D Cad, drawings and prototypes to product development team.
• Create, support and realize benchmark activity linked to electrical designs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10+ years electronics development background.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent industry experience.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Must have detailed electronic component knowledge.
• Must have experience with Microprocessor based designs.
• Knowledge of Electronic manufacturing, quality and technical standards (IPC, ISO, etc.)
• Proficiency with the use of electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic designs.
• Clear understanding of EMC design.
• Prior exposure to Automotive OEM specifications/standards an asset.
• Prior exposure to Automotive Lighting specifications/standards an asset.
• Experience with Altium designer or similar PCB schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Familiar with 3D CAD and 2D drawing software.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Computer applications (i.e. word, excel, power point etc.)
• Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis.
• Above average communication skills (written & verbal) with various departments within Magna and with customer plant liaisons
• Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities.
• Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Ability to lead a design team and provide technical leadership.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to electronic design and manufacturing.
• Strong Presentation skills.

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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting