Engineer Sr Staff - Systems

Magna International•Southfield, MI

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science or equivalent (Master’s preferred)
4-8 years’ relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities (listed above) for automotive electronics serial development projects (mandatory).
Knowledge of product development engineering practices in automotive field
Requirements management
Revision control (Configuration management)
Change control
Requirements decomposition planning and reporting (KPI generation)
Test plan development
Test execution planning
Track records of writing good requirements that can be successfully implemented.
Profound technical knowledge of automotive electronics products. Familiar with typical automotive OEM requirements. Can anticipate customer requirements, even if not stated in customer documentation.
Experienced in use of requirements management tools. Familiar with concepts such as baselining, inheritance etc.
Working knowledge of IS026262, hazard, SAE J2464, IEC, NEC, ISO 20G53, and two-level fault strategies.
Software: Experience with ALM tools (e.g. PTC Integrity, DOORS), simulation SW (e.g. Matlab SIMULINK), Enterprise Architect
Expertise in using CAN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, neoVI, etc.
Experience with UML
Experience with Matlab/Simulink and Stateflow
Experience developing systems using Enterprise Architect (EA)
Working knowledge in structured engineering approach
Working knowledge in development of portable, reusable and modular software in automotive environment
Experience in using a disciplined software development process based on ASPICE or CMMi process model.
Working knowledge of configuration management (preferably PTC/MKS), project monitoring and control techniques.
Troubleshooting and debugging skills
Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques.
Key Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) – as applicable
Review CSR via SharePoint
Able to work effectively in a global environment.
Able to represent technical design topics internally and externally
Able to demonstrate self-motivation, tenacity, and determination (these skills are very useful in this position)
Able to work independently with little to no supervision
Able to travel (domestic and international may be needed)
Knowledge of MS Office Package (especially Excel)
Knowledge of analysis and engineering tools such as version control/configuration management, UML tools, static code check tools
ALM tools (PTC Integrity)
Working knowledge of CAN and LIN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, neoVI
Mathworks based tools (Matlab, Simulink)
Carmaker
Enterprise Architect

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Work with customer at program initiation to analyze the customer requirements and to enter them into the Magna application life cycle (ALM) tool.
Develop the system requirements based upon and traced to the customer requirements for mechanical, electrical and software disciplines
Utilize the system architecture provided by the core team to verify that the system requirements are satisfied by the system architecture
Understand and document customer requirements using ALM tools. Manager and negotiate customer requirements, change requests, and unwritten expectations.
Document system architecture in an unambiguous, clear, and understandable way that electrical, mechanical and software engineers know exactly what they have to do in order to meet customer expectations.
Create and maintain project documentation: System requirements specification, System architecture definition tailored to the specific project, System test plan, Other documents, as needed
Lead cross functional requirements reviews
Develop with the support of the customer the system level DFMEA for the product.
Coordinate with manufacturing and software teams to develop interface requirements including EOL and module programming requirements
Support creation of: Detailed discipline specific design description, Mechanical/Electrical and hardware/software interface specifications, 8D reports, Timing Plans, Other documents, as needed
Perform systems testing of products on bench and in vehicles making sure the product functions and performs as the customer expects per requirements.
Actively pursue cost saving ideas
Be aware of innovative solutions and propose patent applications.
Perform complex work assignments requiring independent problem solving and decision making, requiring strong systems engineering technical competency.
Work assignments primarily involve senior/advanced level work and may mentor other systems engineers
Lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of all systems engineering related activities for various projects.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.
Ensures that facilities are in full compliance with all safety regulations.
Maintains regular attendance.
Follows safe work procedures; Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE); Uses workplace tools and equipment as instructed; Reports workplace hazards, injuries and illness as soon as possible following event.
Complies with the requirements of Quality Operating System (QOS)