Power Electronics Engineer

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We are looking for talented team members to be a part of a dynamic team looking to push boundaries innovate and are passionate about being a part of the transformation from traditional powertrains to eMobility.

The Power Electronics Engineer will be a part of development projects for electric machines for electric vehicles (and hybrid vehicles) responsible for the detailed design of power electronics specifically high-power traction inverters. The engineer will develop new or modify existing products for new customer and/or internal product developments following the defined product concept for eDrive products.

As an Intermediate level engineer the engineer will work independently with limited supervision to evaluate select and apply standard engineering techniques procedures and criteria using knowledge and judgement to make adaptations and modifications.

• Responsible for design development analysis and testing of contorl components in the inverters for electric traction drives for eDrive applications.
• Analysis and implementation of customer requirements and specifications.
• Development and modelling concepts for the design of electronic circuits for electric traction drives.
• Responsible for the implementation of electrical and electromagnetic simulations.
• Responsible for commissioning and testing of electronic circuits.
• Coordination of technical interfaces for the electrical components.
• Definition of requirements and creation of specification sheets for the electrical components.
• Coordination of the technical requirements for components with suppliers.
• Development and implementation of ISO26262 methodologies providing the necessary hardware redundancy for safety systems up to ASIL D in collaboration with S/W and System engineering colleagues.
• Cooperation with system development electronics development construction testing suppliers and scientific institutes.
• Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or similar preferred.
• 3- 5 years of experience in ECUs development or other low voltage components (sensors etc) for automotive applications.
• Experience though the full cicle of product development with emphasis on design.
• Experienced (including benchmarking) in the area of automotive electronics design.
• Experience on the thermal challenges for electrical components and needed heat dissipation.
• Excellent knowledge of EMI/EMC and the design rules to meet Automotive .
• Experience with development and modeling of concepts for the design of electronic circuits for electric
• traction drives.
• Experience with development tools and methods for the design (LT SPICE ALTIUM etc).
• Experience in commissioning and testing of electronic circuits.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the field of technologies for ECUs and control components.
• High level of analytical ability understand of engineering theory and principles of design.

Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magnas Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magnas 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 Magnas information and data protection policies.

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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