Engineer- Autonomy Test and Validation (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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 :

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for testing, validating the systems that enable autonomous driving (AD) of vehicles, robots or other platforms. The main focus of the position will include but not limited to (1) conducting on-road test and data logging, (2) analyzing data to identify issues, (3) tuning parameters and resolving issues to enhance overall AD performance, (4) creating test & validation reports. This position will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop and optimize the system operation strategies, integrate sensors and actuators, and ensure the safe and reliable functioning of AD systems. In addition, the position will plan execute and coordinate New Mobility for / with internal and external departments, (supplier) companies and academia. This is a 9- month contract position with the possibility of extension.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Evaluation of technologies and product designs with compliance to scientific principles, engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements and related specifications
• Support the development of innovative components and modules from the initial concept phase through the complete development process including design engineering, validation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation of the proposed production capable process and business case
• Design and conduct research programs; applying theory and principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, electronics, heat transfer and materials
• Contribute to team effort by providing innovative ideas for products and processes and by sharing new information with other team members
• Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts
• Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems and functional / performance specifications
• Correlate experimental data to simulation data
• Maintain innovation project schedule by monitoring project progress, co-coordinate activities, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements and resolving problems
• Specify requests and coordinate all sub-contracted work (i.e. S / W development, prototyping, validation, testing) and assures timely completion
• Confer with other project engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs
• Maintain proper filing systems to ensure all information, (electronic or hard copy), are stored according to departments requirements
• Provide engineering support to other departments within the company as directed by the department leader
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
• Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in his / her R&D programs.
• Interpret technical specifications from OEMS
• Prepare project progress reports
• Use related computer software and equipment to perform technical analysis tasks
• Continuing education and / or training is critical as technology evolves
• Ability to travel domestic and international
• Participating in vehicle-level testing and validation to ensure the performances are meeting the requirements and specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to sensor integration, actuator control, and performance
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications :

Education / Experience

Special Knowledge / Skills :

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Group : Magna Corporate