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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:

Position Summary:

Plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work related to Advanced Product Design and Development activities. Leads the selection and implementation of product development projects. Translates direction of technical work into specific plans of action and directs development activities to implementation phase. As a project lead it is expected that you will serve as a liaison and coordinates development activities of internal and external resources. Researches, recommends, and implements or improves new and/or existing products, processes, materials, technologies, and equipment. Will collaborate with and may lead other staff. Performs other duties as necessary and performs necessary procedures for the protection of intellectual property rights.

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

Management of the electronics project development team in automotive exterior lighting.Ability to assemble a quotation estimate for an automotive application project.Knowledge of Functional Safety and ISO 26262.Responsible to lead research, design and develop electrical systems for new designs in compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications from the concept phase up through the validation phase.Design and develop H/W designs, electronic system block diagrams and circuit topologies with the support according to customers/project requirements.Works as an Advanced Systems Engineer on all projects supporting efforts of electronic assemblies, system interface and S/W & H/W integration.Main point of contact for electrical designs. Interface with cross functional departments, suppliers and customers with respect to electronic advanced product development and validations.Works with Application and other APD Engineers to establish necessary requirements.Works with Optical Engineers to establish lamp level and component level DFM requirements.Support purchasing and sales on Advanced Product Development content for costing-BOM, EBOM and SOR as related to SOR.Responsible for review of customer electrical interface documentation, proof of concept testing with electrical techs, coordinating electrical testing as required by the OEMs as they relate to APD projects.Align Design Strategies with Applications and Manufacturing Engineering.Support VA/VE initiatives on all projects.Customer specification review and stakeholder requirements capturing and elicitation.Support APD Test plan development and review with EE and Validation Tech aligning to highlighted OEM.Conducts or leads failure analysis and investigation of system and electronic failures or incidents.Negotiation of technical issues with the internal project team as necessary.Assists with project management of sourced electronic designs and manages cost models of electronic products as related to APD IDP projects.Internal company regulations compliance.Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Concept engineering, review and analysis of data from capability studies, print tolerancing and GD&T. Investigate and research new manufacturing technologies relevant to Lighting. Develop new manufacturing capabilities competitive within the Lighting industry.Monitors and controls costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects. Reports progress as required.Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in a situation, respectively.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of project lead, systems, electronics or software development background with focus on system integration.Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or equivalent industry experience.Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.Must have functional safety development knowledge.ISO 26262 certification preferred.Must have system integration knowledge.Must have electronic component knowledge.Must have software development experience.Knowledge of Electronic manufacturing, quality and technical standards (IPC, ISO, etc.)Above average communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to troubleshoot and execute problem solving techniques.Prior exposure to Automotive System Integration as asset.Prior exposure to Automotive OEM specifications/standards as asset.Prior exposure to Automotive Lighting specifications/standards as asset.Experience in Altium designer or similar PCB schematic capture and PCB layout software.Familiar with 3D CAD and 2D drawing software & GD&TStrong and varied interpersonal skills. Able to communicate and negotiate with supplier and customer representatives verbally and in writing.Ability to read electrical schematics and understand PCB layout.Able to gain support and co-operation of team members both internal and external.Understands product manufacturing and costing processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Conducts business activities in a professional manner with neutrality and fairness at all times.Assumes projects and other duties as assigned by the Advanced Product Development Manager, Supervisor, and/or Team Leader.Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced team environment.Effective communication (written & verbal) with various departments with Magna and with customer plan 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 manufacturing.Ability to carry out projects from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external contacts and work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, leadership and presentation skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time.Ability to multi-task and perform under high pressure situations in a fast-paced environment.Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.Basic understanding of Electrical and thermal design, LED data sheets, and optical concepts.Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams).Product design experience with CAD software, NX or Catia is a plusKnowledge of engineering simulation tools and interpretation of simulation data.Understands and applies principles of visible light reflection and refraction to create optical models, gonio-photometer experience is helpful.

Key Behavioral Traits For Success:

Self-driver with strong initiative; sense of ownership and responsibility.Superior time management and organizational skills.Outstanding interpersonal skills and employee relations ability.Solid problem-solving skills.Must be able to work independently or in a group with supervision.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with objectivity and discretion; high personal standard of integrity.

Performance Measures:

Delivery of assigned tasks on time.Project Execution-Quality and Timeliness.

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.Worker Type:Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting