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:
Job title:
Power Electronics Engineer
Job Introduction:
As an experienced Power Electronics Design Engineer, you will be involved in the power electronics design & development of the traction inverter for electric vehicles.
Major responsibilities:
- Power electronics hardware design & development.
- Understanding and selection of HW components like SiC/GaN power modules, gate drivers ICs, sensors, filters etc.
- Motor Control strategy (V/F, FOC etc.,) and PWM switching profile for Inverters.
- Power module performance analysis like junction temperature calculation, efficiency etc. for drive profile
- Hands on Simulation/Tools e.g., Matlab Simscape, PSIM, PLECS, LTSpice etc.
- Know how on the latest technological development of hardware.
- Experience in using HV test equipment like Oscilloscopes, Power meters, electronic loads etc.
- Hands on experience in working with High voltage lab setup.
- Hands on experience in creating schematics in Altium or similar software.
- Good to have knowledge of PCB design reviews.
- Support selection of the single system components and their integration into overall inverter Hardware
- Manages communication and alignment with all affected stakeholders.
Work experience:
- 3 to 10 years of experience in power electronics circuit design or relevant job experience
Knowledge & Education:
- Masters in Power Electronics or equivalent from reputed university/institution
- Knowledge on automotive EMI/EMC testing standards
- Experience in the automotive sector is desirable.
- Very good written and spoken English 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.
Notice regarding the use of AI:
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.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
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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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