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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.
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.
This position will be responsible for defining and development of AI tools for system engineering processes. The focus of the position is on understanding the internal customers need to utilize AI proper to optimize system engineering processes. This also includes the creation of specification and test scenarios for the developed features.
In addition, the successful candidate will support the R&D project team engineers and researchers with technical evaluation of technologies being considered by Magna. The evaluation will consist of a scientific deep dive, application analysis, manufacturability, market and cost factors associated with the technology. The Sr. Research Engineer will plan, execute and coordinate R&D programs for/with internal and external R&D departments, (supplier) companies, institutions and academia.
Your Responsibilities
- Salary: $125,000 - $165,000, annual salary
- Immediate, open position
- Evaluate technologies and product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
- Support development of innovative components from concept through validation, prototyping, testing, and business case evaluation.
- Design and conduct research programs using principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, heat transfer, and materials.
- Generate innovative product and process ideas while collaborating and sharing knowledge across the team.
- Manage project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, sequencing tasks, and resolving issues.
- Specify and coordinate subcontracted work (software, prototyping, validation, testing) and ensure timely completion.
- Collaborate with project engineers to resolve design challenges and provide engineering support to other departments.
- Maintain technical expertise through continuous learning, reviewing industry publications, and staying current with R&D developments.
Who we are looking for
- Master's or higher degree in Engineering including but not limited to: Computer Science, Electrical, Aerospace, and Robotics.
- Automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience preferred
- 5 years or more experience including Ph.D. research, SW & ML/GenAI/AI related Industry
- Strong spoken and written English language skills
- Proficient in programming python
- Experience in prompting technics
- Proficient in agentic AI frameworks such as crewai, langgraph etc..
Your preferred qualifications
- Ability to travel domestic and international – 10% percent of the time.
Please Note
- Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
- Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.
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.
In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:
- Hybrid work policy
- Wellness programs and events
- On-site cafeteria
- Parking for electric vehicles
- Access to private park for employees & their families
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.
Regular / Permanent
Magna Corporate
