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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with engineering teams, customers (OEMs), and external suppliers through clear, professional written and verbal communication. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, and integrate internal data and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to test, hardware, and software. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job, needs to have experience using test equipment, DMM, Oscilloscope, Video Scope. Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence cross-functional teams at multiple organizational levels Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, present information and oversee implementation of new products, materials, and processes. Excellent communication/negotiation skills. Communicates and works with peers in a positive, cooperative way, maintain productive relationships with key functional areas. Strong leadership skills. Must be able to work independent for action or decision. Special Request: No email abuse-Must proactively engage in direct communication (phone or face-to-face) to resolve topics efficiently, using email as a follow-up or documentation tool rather then only communication tool. Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively, share knowledge, and support teams across Validation Engineering, Validation Tools Engineering, local Magna laboratories staff.
Knowledge and Education1. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of experience in an engineering automotive environment.
2. Technical Understanding of environmental level testing, temperature, vibration, humidity, enclosure, and associated electrical type tests.
3. Technical Understanding of Electrical and EMC level testing.
3. Computer proficiency (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, outlook, Project).
4. Demonstrated ability in the creation of Validation Test Plans and MUST have knowledge of Validation customer requirements (i.e. GMW3172, CS-1189, CETP 00.00-E-412, European OEM’s, etc..)
5. Demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
Will be a plus:
- Vision systems, Cameras functional testing experience. Color, contrast, resolution, alignment.
- Strong and hand on Electrical and EMC Test Experience
- Programming Experience: C/C++, C#, Lab View, TestStand experience
- CAN/LIN communications protocols
- Green Belt/Red X/DFSS Certification
- Root cause investigation tools 8D’s, 5 Why’s, Fish Bones.
- Reliability applications
- Weibull analysis knowledge.
Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Five years of engineering experience in an automotive environment
- Technical understanding of environmental-level testing, including temperature, vibration, humidity, enclosure, and associated electrical tests
- Technical understanding of electrical and EMC testing
- Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, Outlook, and Project
- Experience creating validation test plans
- Knowledge of validation customer requirements, including GMW3172, CS-1189, CETP 00.00-E-412, and European OEM requirements
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
- Experience with vision systems or camera functional testing
- Hands-on electrical and EMC test experience
- Programming experience with C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, or TestStand
- Experience with CAN/LIN communication protocols
- Green Belt, Red X, or DFSS certification
- Root cause investigation experience using 8D, 5 Whys, or fishbone tools
- Reliability applications experience
- Knowledge of Weibull analysis
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance in the U.S., paired with wellness initiatives and a confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program.
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Retirement Support — U.S. filings and recruiting pages describe a 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6%, a deferred profit‑sharing component, and at some sites a 3% base company contribution after six months.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Profit sharing and performance‑linked rewards are embedded in the total‑rewards philosophy and documented in filings, with recent materials indicating these programs remain active.
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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.
