Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer Job at Magna International in Grand Rapids

Overview

Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer at Magna International

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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 support and resources to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities and a wide range of development prospects.

Group

Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting (MML) specializes in automotive technologies for future mobility, including vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test circuit functions and user interfaces to meet company and customer needs.
• Incorporate customer requirements, product specifications and regulations into the design, ensuring compliance with MML development processes, reliability, quality, timing, cost, safety and manufacturability.
• Develop existing systems by analyzing and identifying areas for performance enhancements and cost reductions.
• Maintain systems by monitoring, identifying and correcting hardware defects.
• Conduct design reviews with peers, suppliers and customers when required.
• Collaborate internally and externally to create robust electro-mechanical systems.
• Communicate effectively with product teams, suppliers, customers, and manufacturing with minimal guidance from engineering management.
• Investigate new components and technologies for future product applications.
• Create technical specifications and test plans.
• Work closely with project managers, sales and marketing professionals.
• Consult with clients/colleagues regarding maintenance and performance of software systems, asking questions to obtain information and clarify details.
• Update technical knowledge through courses, manuals and new applications.
• Problem-solve individually or as part of a team to meet project needs.
• Operate standard and specialized equipment/tools; analyze data and generate reports.
• Understand communication protocols such as LIN, CAN, I2C, UART.
• Acknowledge ASPICE, ALM, PLM, Sprints, WCCA, Functional Safety, Cybersecurity, Repository, Version Control, Design Reviews, Bench Testing, Unit Testing, System Testing, and related practices as part of the team’s success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering / 4-6 years experience.
• Demonstrated ability to launch a product with a customer.
• Understanding of impact and interdependence within the field of expertise.
• Complete understanding of engineering design, development and manufacturing processes.
• Deep and broad technical understanding with up-to-date knowledge of new methods and technologies.
• Ability to execute complex work assignments requiring independent problem solving and decision-making.

Who We Are Looking For

• Initiative and ability to work independently.
• ASPICE participation and task completion.
• Ability to make technical decisions and implement them.
• Resolution of significant technical problems and questions.
• Ability to review technical deliverables and lead functional disciplines on projects such as Design Reviews.
• Active knowledge transfer and best practice sharing across the organization.

Site Benefits

• Brand new Engineering facility with on-site fitness center and fresh market cafeteria
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 13 paid company holidays
• Competitive vacation plan
• Retirement savings programs
• Employee equity and profit participation program
• Family and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP)
• Education assistance program
• Wellness programs (flu shots, gym membership reimbursement, etc.)
• Individual bonus programs

Equal Opportunity

Magna is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications regardless of color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We discourage applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR and local data privacy laws.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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