Engineer Sr Staff - Systems

Magna International, Inc

Southfield, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Business Support, Calendar Management, Change Requests/Orders, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Manufacturing Software, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Operating Systems, Patent Applications, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Test, Systems Engineering, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Southfield, Michigan
POSTED
4 days ago
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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:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.

Job Responsibilities:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

The Senior Systems Engineer understands the needs of the automotive customers and translates them into actionable requirements for the functional disciplines - e.g. electrical, mechanical, software etc. and validates that the end product meets with the customer expected.

Your Responsibilities

  • Work with customer at program initiation to analyze the customer requirements and to enter them into the Magna application life cycle (ALM) tool.
  • Develop the system requirements based upon and traced to the customer requirements for mechanical, electrical and software disciplines
  • Utilize the system architecture provided by the core team to verify that the system requirements are satisfied by the system architecture
  • Understand and document customer requirements using ALM tools. Manager and negotiate customer requirements, change requests, and unwritten expectations.
  • Document system architecture in an unambiguous, clear, and understandable way that electrical, mechanical and software engineers know exactly what they have to do in order to meet customer expectations.
  • Create and maintain project documentation

O System requirements specification

O System architecture definition tailored to the specific project

O System test plan

O Other documents, as needed

  • Lead cross functional requirements reviews
  • Develop with the support of the customer the system level DFMEA for the product.
  • Coordinate with manufacturing and software teams to develop interface requirements including EOL and module programming requirements
  • Support creation of:

o Detailed discipline specific design description

o Mechanical/Electrical and hardware/software interface specifications

o 8D reports

o Timing Plans

o Other documents, as needed

  • Perform systems testing of products on bench and in vehicles making sure the product functions and performs as the customer expects per requirements.
  • Actively pursue cost saving ideas
  • Be aware of innovative solutions and propose patent applications.
  • Perform complex work assignments requiring independent problem solving and decision making, requiring strong systems engineering technical competency.
  • Work assignments primarily involve senior/advanced level work and may mentor other systems engineers
  • Lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of all systems engineering related activities for various projects.
  • Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives. Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
  • Maintains regular attendance.
  • Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries and illness as soon as possible following event.
  • Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS)

Who we are looking for

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent (Master's preferred)

Experience

  • 4-8 years' relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities (listed above) for au

About the Company

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Magna International, Inc

We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/