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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Magna is seeking a Senior System Test Engineer to join our New Mobility team in Lowell, Massachusetts. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of system‑level test strategies for our Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) product line.
You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to verify product functionality, ensure requirements coverage, and drive continuous improvement in test processes. You will play a key role in shaping verification methodologies, improving automation frameworks, influencing system architecture decisions, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and performance.
This is a full‑time onsite position working with cutting‑edge robotics technology and contributing to the growth of next‑generation autonomous mobility solutions.
What you will be doing in this role:
- Own system-level validation and integration strategies for autonomous mobile robot platforms.
- Lead verification and validation efforts for autonomy features, navigation systems, fleet management capabilities, and safety-critical functions.
- Develop risk-based testing approaches that identify operational edge cases, failure modes, and system vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with requirements and program milestones.
- Lead root cause investigations of complex field and validation failures, utilizing logs, telemetry, system diagnostics, and structured troubleshooting methods to drive corrective actions.
- Validate autonomous navigation, docking, charging, payload handling, fleet management, and safety-related behaviors across lab and customer deployment environments.
- Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and results using industry‑standard tools.
- Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, diagnostic tools, and data analysis solutions to improve test coverage, repeatability, and execution efficiency.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes, assess product risks, and clearly communicate validation status and release readiness.
What you should bring to this role:
- Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience required.
- 7+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar fields.
- Strong understanding of robotic sensors, including LiDAR, cameras, localization systems, and safety scanners.
- Familiarity with robot navigation, perception, controls, and fleet management systems.
- Hands‑on experience with system‑level testing of complex electromechanical or robotics systems.
- Familiarity with requirements management and test case traceability tools (e.g., TestRail, DOORS, Jama).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, particularly in integrated HW/SW environments.
- Experience with Agile development practices and issue‑tracking tools such as JIRA
Hiring Base Salary Range: $85,670 - $159,110 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). In addition to base salary, some positions are eligible for an annual performance based bonus.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar fields
- Strong understanding of robotic sensors including LiDAR, cameras, localization systems, and safety scanners
- Familiarity with robot navigation, perception, controls, and fleet management systems
- Hands-on experience with system-level testing of complex electromechanical or robotics systems
- Familiarity with requirements management and test case traceability tools (e.g., TestRail, DOORS, Jama)
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in integrated HW/SW environments
- Experience with Agile development practices and issue-tracking tools such as JIRA
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Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan choice includes Enhanced PPO, Standard PPO, and an Advantage HDHP with free preventive care and $0 Teladoc, with in‑network deductibles as low as $200 and out‑of‑pocket maximums starting at $2,000. Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability plus basic life/AD&D, along with enhanced dental/vision options in 2026, reinforce comprehensive coverage.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) design features automatic enrollment, a 3% nonelective company contribution after six months, and a 50% match on the first 6% employees contribute. Plan documents and recent filings corroborate this structure, and some divisions also highlight profit‑sharing as part of total rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. materials outline paid parental leave for non‑union employees (up to five consecutive weeks at 66 2/3% pay) that coordinates with STD/FMLA and allows PTO top‑ups. Mental health resources and an Employee & Family Assistance Program add family‑oriented support across plans.
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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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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.
