Hardware Engineer

Magna International is a leading automotive technology company that focuses on developing innovative solutions for the future of mobility. They are seeking a Hardware Engineer to design electronic systems for automotive LED lighting applications, conduct failure analysis, and ensure compliance with customer specifications. The role involves collaboration with product development teams to deliver comprehensive documentation and prototypes.

What you'll do:

• Design responsible for Electronic design for LED lighting in automotive applications
• Supports the development of the electrical design for a quotation estimate for an automotive application project
• Responsible for Test plan development to customer specifications (Chrysler, GM, Ford, etc)
• Conducts failure analysis and investigation and documentation of electronic failures or incidents
• Create detailed SORs for testing and outsourcing of electronic manufacturing
• Development of analog, digital circuitry, power electronics and embedded software for automotive exterior lighting
• Develop and test prototypes to ensure design intent and specifications are satisfied
• Develop PCB layouts for production designs using appropriate PCB technologies
• Ensure electrical designs and layouts meet EMC, Environmental and Lighting requirements
• Create electrical and EMC design validation test plans according to customer requirements and get customer approvals
• Deliver the required documentations i.e. BOM, 3D Cad, drawings and prototypes to product development team
• Generates and tracks trouble reports for issues found during testing

What they're looking for:

• 1 – 5 years electronics design and development background
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent industry experience
• Must have detailed electronic component knowledge
• Must have experience with Microprocessor based designs
• Knowledge of Electronic manufacturing, quality and technical standards (IPC, ISO, etc.)
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with the use of electronic testing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic designs
• An understanding of EMC design an asset
• Prior exposure to Automotive OEM specifications/standards an asset
• Prior exposure to Automotive Lighting specifications/standards an asset
• Experience with Altium designer or similar PCB schematic capture and PCB layout software