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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 Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic 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 Electronics.\nJob Responsibilities:\nThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.\nAbout the Role\nThe Senior Technical Lead / Component Engineer is a global technical expert within Magna for components, in this case for exterior and in-vehicle radar sensing as well as powertrain technologies. This includes components commonly referred to as Gated Imaging Sensors, MMIC’s, Power Management IC’s, SerDes, Serializers, PHYs, Memory ICs, Gate Drivers, Flyback Converters and Transformers and custom ASICs. The primary interfaces are with internal Magna Component Development Teams, suppliers of these components, internal Magna Project Teams, and less typically with Magna Customers (as needed). The scope includes all technical aspects related to component development from early supplier roadmap and component definition, component selection and sourcing, through the component development process after sourcing to PPAP, as well as post launch component support and PCN / EOL processing.\nYour Responsibilities\nThe Senior TL / Comp Engineer has the following responsibilities:\nWork with internal Magna Project Teams to understand technical aspects of product needs, and translate them into requirements and prepare the RFQ package together with purchasing.\nWork closely with suppliers to understand (and consolidate) their future product roadmaps, and to influence them based on Magna Project needs. \nFulfill the role of Magna expert on industry semiconductor technology. \nWork closely with others in the extended Component Development team. The internal team frequently includes: Component Engineer (quality and reliability), Purchasing lead, Supplier Quality lead.\nProvide technical expertise to the component selection and sourcing processes to meet Magna business goals. This includes the generation of requirements, assessment of supplier responses, and close interaction with suppliers, the Component Team, and Project Teams throughout the entire process.\nFulfill the ‘Technical Lead’ role of the Component Team in the Magna Component Development Process implemented after component sourcing. This includes involvement in regular supplier meetings, technical requirements and issues discussions, approval of technical deliverables from the suppliers, etc.\nCoordinate activities of the team following the component development process (sourcing through PPAP).\nAssist the Platform and Application Teams in the technical implementation of components into Magna products.\nProvide technical expertise in evaluating Supplier Requests for Engineering Approvals (SREAs) / Part Change Notifications (PCNs).\nSome limited travel (domestic and international) may be required\nWho we are looking for\nProficient engineer, who is strong in customer (mostly internal) relationships and proficient in technical project management.\nKnowledgeable in various semiconductor technologies from key suppliers in the industry\nExperience in Automotive Electronics developmentAutomotive Electronics design. Radar, Electrification and/or Powertrain background preferred\nAutomotive industry standards: IEC, JEDEC, AEC-Qxxx / ZVEI, ISO, AK-LV \nAutomotive OEM requirements\nFunctional Safety\nSome knowledge in Cybersecurity preferred\nEngineering Development tools such as P-spice, Altium (used by Magna), Windchill, CodeBeamer\nStatistical methods, SPC, MSA\n8D methodology\nGeneral office computer skillsMSOffice\nMS Project\n\nInterpersonalWorking globally with other departments within Magna Electronics (Component Teams, Purchasing and Quality teams, Product Teams, Management)\nWorking globally with suppliers\nWorking globally with customers (as needed)\n\nEngineering Degree required, MS preferred, Electrical Engineering\nGreater than 5 years’ experience\nPositive attitude and self-motivated under all working conditions\nAble to represent technical topics internally and externally\nCapable communication skills to internal and external interfaces\nLIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER\nThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.\nAll job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.\nThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.\nHEALTH AND SAFETY\nEnsures all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to. \nDisplays a positive attitude towards safety, works safely and follows all the Company's safety policies and procedures. \n(US) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act. \n(ONTARIO) Complies with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act. \nEnsures all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated. \nResponds to and investigates all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately. \nTakes an active part in the division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigates accidents/incidents promptly and assists in meeting or exceeding the division’s safety goals. \nNormal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer. \nHiring Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000 Annual (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity and alignment with market data)\nAwareness, Unity, Empowerment:\nAt 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.\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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