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 Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain 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 Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Introduction:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced eMotor Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team
in the automotive industry. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and
optimization of electric motor systems for advanced automotive applications. Your expertise in
mechanical design and analysis will be crucial in driving the performance, efficiency, and reliability of
our electric vehicle technology.
Major Responsibilities:
- Creation of drafts, concept development, and detailed design of electric motors
- Derivation of the associated manufacturing drawings and bills of materials
- Definition of criteria for quality assurance
- Technical clarification with the specialist departments (purchasing, project management, production)
- Control and implementation of changes, approvals, and measures within the specified target framework
- Proactive collaboration in test planning, offer preparation, and industrialization to ensure project success
- Independent execution and supervision of sub-projects within the scope of design activities
- Contact with production facilities, component suppliers, and scientific partners
- Active participation in team, group and departmental meetings and active support of the eMotor project leader
- Collaboration with system/electronic development, mechanical design, testing, suppliers and scientific institutes
Knowledge and Education:
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Work Experience:
7 years' experience in Mechanical Design of eMotor for automotive applications
Skills and Competencies:
- Experience in component development (preferably in the Drivetrain or Electronics sector)
- Knowledge in the field of industrial manufacturing of Electric Motors
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to ensure precise manufacturing and assembly.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes relevant to electric motor components, such as casting, machining, stamping, and injection moulding.
- Understanding of additive manufacturing techniques and their application in prototyping and production.
- Awareness of manufacturing tolerances, surface finishes, and quality control methods.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electric motor design and automotive applications
- Understanding of material properties and selection criteria for motor components, including metals, composites, and insulation materials.
- Experience with tool-appropriate design for sheet metal processing, aluminum die casting, and plastic injection moulding.
- Proficient in using 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5
- Understanding of automotive engineering requirements, knowledge of relevant standards is an advantage
- Very good English language skills
- Project and task specific knowledge on customer demand / standards
- Proactive and independent working style, accuracy, reliability and resilience
- Team player, high goal focus and assertiveness
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting technical information and collaborating with team members.
- Providing technical expertise and support as needed
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain
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What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries.
We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.