System Engineering, Electrification Student (Spring/Summer)

Group: Magna Powertrain

Division: EC Troy

Job Type: Student

Location: TROY

Group Introduction

Transforming 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.

Position Summary

Works with the electrification group assisting with projects on all different levels throughout the co-op program.

Team Summary

The electrification group is responsible for pushing boundaries, being innovative, and are passionate about being a part of the transformation from traditional powertrains to electrification. The Systems Engineer electrification team works with a concept development team during the definition of a product concept and establishes the system architecture based on system requirements from the customer. The team supports the advanced and serial development during application engineering of products, for electrified powertrains.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of eDrive architecture by understanding system requirements from both external and internal sources.
• Perform system modeling to characterize both thermal attributes and power attributes of an electrical drive system.
• Develop various models and drawings in CAD to support electrified programs set by the eDS team.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Expected Learning Outcomes:
• Model and drawings design in CAD.
• System modeling of an electrified drive system.
• Advanced electrified powertrain and driveline components knowledge.
• System requirements and traceability.
• Tools knowledge: CAD, MATLAB, system requirements, electrified drive systems.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Magna Standards

• Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.
• Follow Magna’s 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).
• 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.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Requirements And Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Enrolled in an engineering program with an accredited school.
• Understand the basics of engineering theory and principles of design.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks related to electrification of automobiles.
• Working knowledge in engineering technology, organizational/communication skills, ability to work with others in a team environment.

Work Environment

Office Environment; limited travel required.

While working in this environment, the employee will be exposed to machinery, moving equipment and material, moderate noise, airborne particles, fumes and various levels of temperature created by manufacturing processes.

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