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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.\nGroup Summary:\nTransforming 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.\nJob Responsibilities:\nSpring/Summer 2027 - January - May: Full Time 40 hours Monday - Friday\nMissionofthePosition:\nWorks with the System Concept & Architecture and Product Line Management groups assisting with the benchmarking analysis of competitive products. Additionally, assists Product Line team with data research, comparative analysis, strategy development, and communication while supporting projects when needed in all phases of product development from initial concept to launch throughout the co-op program.\nTeams Summary:\nThe System Concept & Architecture group is responsible for the System development of new customer products as well as supporting the evaluation of new technical advancements of the product portfolio. They are responsible for developing concepts/designs and developing into specific applications according to the product portfolio roadmap. 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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.\nAI-Assisted Screening Disclosure\nAs 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. 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