Sr. Engineer OR Expert Electric Propulsion and Electronics (m/f/x)
St. Valentin, Lower Austria, Austria · On-site
Senior$1.8B raised
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Skills: Power Electronics, Electric Propulsion, Matlab/Simulink, SPICE, PLECS
Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States · On-site
Senior$1.8B raised
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Skills: Sales Data Analysis, Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Data Visualization
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Skills: Program Management, GD&T, Moulding Process Knowledge, Tool Construction, Technical Drawing Interpretation
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Skills: Business Analysis, ERP/CMS Support, EDI Mapping, SQL, Power BI
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Skills: Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Server 2025, VMware vSphere, Microsoft 365, SharePoint
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Skills: Python, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, TensorFlow
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
Skills: Tool and Die Making, CMM Report Interpretation, GD&T, Blueprint Reading, Robotic Assembly Lines
Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
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Skills: Metal Fabrication, Welding, Automotive Tooling, Blueprint Reading, Machine Operation
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Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection. What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive t…
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Skills: Root Cause Analysis, Automotive Electronics, Warranty Analysis, Structured Problem Solving, Oscilloscopes
Sr. Engineer OR Expert Electric Propulsion and Electronics (m/f/x)
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Development prospects, Support and resources for success
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the ideation and research of advanced automotive electrification technologies and power electronics. Develop, simulate, and test complex systems including PCBA layouts and embedded control methods to guide Magna's strategic targets.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in automotive power electronics and simulation tools. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in prototyping, testing e-drives, and integrating mechanical and thermal constraints.
Full job description
Job descriptions may display in multiple languagesbased on your language selection.
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:
Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.
Job Responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
Lead the ideation process on projects / assignments and identify gaps in the existing products and technologies to guide advanced strategy targets that are critical to Magna.
Research latest advances in technology building blocks for automotive products & systems, software/data analytics methods and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Lead, document, and present advances of the projects.
Research latest advances in technology building blocks for automotive products & systems, software/data analytics methods and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Knowledge and Education:
Degree in an Engineering or related field (B.Sc, MSc., optional Ph.D)
Comprehensive understanding about automotive technology especially electrification
Special Knowledge / Skills:
Strong technical and analytical competence in related areas with experience in simulation, design and development of automotive power electronics.
Experience with innovating technologies and solving complex problems through research, development and demonstration activities.
Experience of prototyping and testing power electronics circuits and testing e-drives on dynamometer test bench.
Experience with development and integration of power electronics regarding mechanical, thermal, EMI/EMC as well as manufacturing
Experience with development and implementation of novel controls methods into embedded systems
Working knowledge of automotive data protocols and tools
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review technical literature, state-of-the art technologies and market trends to stay informed about emerging and current technologies and methods
Work with identified suppliers to analyse, test and integrate technologies into Magna products.
Solve engineering challenges through innovative cutting edge solutions.
Perform model-based simulation, design, analysis and optimization of complex systems using tools such as Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow, SPICE, PLECS, Ansys, Python or others.
Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high frequency transformers/inductors.
Design PCBA schematics and layouts
Develop concepts towards mechanical, thermal, EMI/EMC integration
Support software, mechanical, systems, test, quality, and reliability engineers.
Develop and implement controls into embedded systems for power electronics and e-drive testing incl coding and code generation including the use of modern AI based coding.
Work Experience:
5+ years of recent, in-depth, hands-on experience in a relevant field in the automotive industry
Demonstrated ability to apply advanced principles/theories and contribute to the development of solutions to complex problems that require innovation and ingenuity.
Demonstrated ability to recognize new science and technologies relevant within existing trends and business strategy and extend them into new applications.
Demonstrated technical ability and creativity to initiate, direct, and control specific projects.
Skills and Competencies:
Ability to work in global team-based environment incl up to 25% travel could be international or domestic
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and good presence
Strong strategic thinker with logical reasoning process.
Self-motivated to complete assignments and be able to independently manage projects.
Strong skills to find and screen valuable information from various data sources.
Ability to involve in and contribute to technical discussions in the assigned work areas.
Ability to summarize essential information in brief executive summary document.
Ability to approach related engineering analysis from complete system engineering view.
Ability to lead workpackages and lead projects.
Work with internal and external teams to innovate, develop, integrate and technologies and methods.
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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Corporate
Related keywords
Electric PropulsionPower ElectronicsElectrificationMatlabSimulinkStateflowSPICEPLECSAnsysPythonPCBAEMI/EMCEmbedded SystemsDynamometerE-drivesBus Bars
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.
Offices: 377 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario L4G 7K1, CA · 750 Tower Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, US · 3F, Tower 2, Hongqiao Lih Pao Plaza, 159 Shenwu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201106, CN · Nihonbashi Plaza Building 6F, 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, JP · 589/146 Central City Tower 26th Floor, Debaratana Road, Bangna-Nua, Bangna, Bangkok, 10260, TH
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.
Offices: 377 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario L4G 7K1, CA · 750 Tower Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, US · 3F, Tower 2, Hongqiao Lih Pao Plaza, 159 Shenwu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201106, CN · Nihonbashi Plaza Building 6F, 2-3-4 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027, JP · 589/146 Central City Tower 26th Floor, Debaratana Road, Bangna-Nua, Bangna, Bangkok, 10260, TH