Vehicle Test Engineering Student

Magna International

Vehicle Test Engineering Student

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Troy MI USA

Hybrid

1-1 Annually

Internship

Automotive • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Manufacturing

Dream big. With Us. Let's create the future of mobility together.

The Role

Assist inverter and eMotor Design Engineers in the design development analysis and testing of electric motors and inverters for eDrive applications. Collaborate on projects conduct requirements analysis and support modeling efforts.

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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 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:
Mission of the Position:
The student will work with the Mechatronics Systems Engineering group to support vehicle calibration testing and data analysis activities while also contributing to system-level development. This team focuses on defining and optimizing control strategies to ensure vehicle performance meets desired outcomes on current and future production programs.
Team Summary:
The Mechatronics Systems Engineering group is responsible for vehicle-level system verification calibration and testing to support new product launches current product enhancements and future driveline innovations. In addition the team defines and develops the mechatronic system-covering control algorithms and electrical architecture-for innovative and leading-edge driveline applications. They work closely with customer and internal requirements as well as hardware component technologies to deliver robust design solutions and maintain best practices for mechatronic system development and software control logic. The team also contributes to the development of test methods procedures and custom equipment for both vehicle and system-level validation.
Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to design and development of eDrive architecture by understanding system requirements and subsystem requirements related to the inverter/ eMotor system from both external and internal sources.
Perform inverter/ eMotor system requirements analysis and support modeling to define the optimum inverter/ eMotor system design.
Carry out competitor analysis (benchmarking) of different inverter/ eMotor system solutions in the transportation market.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Learn about Engineering principals and Magna culture and apply classroom knowledge to a practical real life application.
- Be an active contributor to the eDS group to advance the progress of Magna's electrified products.
- Advance the knowledge of the automotive industry specifically electrified powertrains and driveline components.
Learn about the detailed design and development of inverter/ eMotor system technologies for eDrive applications.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Participate in vehicle and system-level testing using standardized methods and practices including data acquisition and analysis.
Support the development documentation and verification of mechatronic system control software strategies through simulation calibration vehicle evaluation and peer reviews.
Collect and analyze data from vehicles test bench dyno and manufacturing environments; assist in root cause investigations and issue resolution.
Collaborate with the vehicle applications team to define and refine software control logic and calibration strategies.
Adhere to established quality management systems and follow all relevant policies procedures and operational guidelines.
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure safe execution of tasks for self and others.
Contributes to the development of test methods procedures and custom equipment for validation activities.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Expected Learning Outcomes:
- Working knowledge of data acquisition tools and techniques.
- Exposure to simulation and analysis using MATLAB.
- Understanding of electromechanical systems used in driveline applications.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution.
Follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.
Supports and adheres to policies procedures and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality efficiency and reduce cost.
Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.
Health & Safety responsibilities:
- Understand applicable Environmental Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately.
- Report injuries accidents illnesses near misses property damage immediately.
- Follow safety rules.
- Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.
- Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
Treat everyone with dignity trust and respect.
Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Comply with Magna's information and data protection policies

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:
Student / Co-Op
Group:
Magna Powertrain

Skills Required

Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
Enrolled in an engineering program with an accredited school
Preferably working towards or has a Master of Science in electrical engineering
Some level of analytical ability and understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced team environment
Fundamental understanding of energy conversion principles
Basic understanding of MATLAB and Python preferred

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The Company

HQ: Aurora Ontario

171000 Employees

Year Founded: 1957

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 171000 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.

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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.