Component Technical Lead

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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 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.

Job Responsibilities:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

About the Role The Technical Lead / Component Development Engineer is the technical arm within Magna Purchasing department supporting (in this instance) applications from Radar as well as Powertrain / Electrification product areas. This requires knowledge of the following components (among other standard electronics): Gated Imaging Sensors, MMIC’s, Power Management IC’s, SerDes, Serializers, PHYs, Memory ICs, Gate Drivers, Flyback Converters and Transformers, and custom ASICs. The positions primary interfaces will be with the internal Magna Component Development Teams, suppliers of these components, and internal Magna Project (/application) Teams. The scope of work includes technical aspects related to component development from early supplier roadmap / component definition, the component selection / sourcing, and then the component development process after sourcing through PPAP. Tasks also include PCN / EOL processing as well as some post launch component support.

Your Responsibilities The TL / Comp Engineer has the following responsibilities:

· Work as part of an internal Magna Project Teams to understand technical aspects of product area (Radar, Powertrain, Electrification) needs, and translate them into requirements and prepare the RFQ package together with purchasing.

· Work closely with suppliers to understand (and consolidate) their future product roadmaps, and to influence them based on Magna Project needs.

· Provide technical guidance and support on industry semiconductor technology within the automotive segment.

· Work closely with others in the extended Component Development team. The internal team frequently includes: Component Engineer (quality and reliability), Purchasing lead, Supplier Quality lead.

· Provide technical feedback and recommendations to the component selection and sourcing processes to meet Magna business goals. This includes generation of requirements, assessment of supplier responses, and close interaction with suppliers, the Component Team, and Project Teams throughout the process. · Fulfill 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. · Coordinate activities of the team following the component development process (sourcing through PPAP). · Assist the Platform and Application Teams in the technical implementation of components into Magna products. · Assist in evaluating Supplier Requests for Engineering Approvals (SREAs) / Part Change Notifications (PCNs). · Some limited travel (domestic, potentially international) may be required.

Who We are Looking for · Knowledgeable in semiconductor technologies · Experience in Electronics development, Automotive background preferred o Electronics design. Radar, Electrification and/or Powertrain background preferred o Industry standards: IEC, JEDEC, AEC-Qxxx / ZVEI, ISO, AK-LV o Automotive OEM requirements o Understanding of Functional Safety and Cybersecurity (preferred) o Some working knowledge of Engineering Development tools such as P-spice, Altium (used by Magna), Windchill, CodeBeamer o Statistical methods, SPC, MSA o Failure analysis understanding, such as 8D methodology o General office computer skills § MSOffice § MS Project · Interpersonal o Working globally with other departments within Magna Electronics (Component Teams, Purchasing and Quality teams, Product Teams, Management) o Working globally with suppliers o (Potentially) working globally with customers (as needed) · Engineering Degree required, Electrical Engineering · Greater than 3 years’ experience · Positive attitude and self-motivated under all working conditions · Capable communication skills to internal and external interfaces

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The 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. All 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. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the em

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