Sr. Engineer - System Test

Magna International•Rochester Hills, MI

About The Position

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. The Senior System Test Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and executing the overall system test strategy for advanced ADAS/automotive electronic systems. This includes test management, HIL test infrastructure development, and execution planning on test benches & vehicles to ensure world-class product quality and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

6–10 years experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or related); Master’s preferred.
6–10 years of experience in automotive electronic systems, ADAS testing, or ECU/system validation.
Proven experience in HIL development, system test execution, and test automation.
Strong knowledge of Matlab/Simulink, dSPACE, IPG Carmaker, Vector CANoe.
Proficiency in Python, CAPL, and test orchestration tools.
Hands-on knowledge of CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
advanced skills
Working knowledge in planned and structured approach
Working knowledge of problem solving techniques
Troubleshooting and debugging skills
Working knowledge of configuration management, and project monitoring and control techniques (preferably PTC/MKS)
Matlab/Simulink, dSPACE, Labview, model based development tools, CAPL, Pyhthon programming
Working knowledge of CAN and LIN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, and other automotive networks and related tools
Advanced knowledge of MS Office package
Microsoft project planning (desired)

Nice To Haves

ISTQB certification or equivalent.
Experience with ECU test, or ADAS product testing.
Familiarity with ISO/IEC standards, ASPICE, and ISO 26262.
Knowledge of lab tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, Video Scope) and configuration management systems.
Experience with project tracking and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, ALM/PLM).
Knowledge of Jenkins & CI/CD for test orchestration.

Responsibilities

Test Management & Strategy Define and standardize global system test processes, reporting methods, and strategies aligned with ASPICE, ISO/IEC standards, and ADAS product roadmaps.
Develop comprehensive system test plans, test coverage strategies, and execution roadmaps for product life cycles on Bench & Vehicle.
Review stakeholder requirements, develop detailed test cases, and ensure proper test coverage.
Identify and define use cases for vehicle-level ADAS testing, create test scenarios, and execute tests on the vehicle
Participate in quoting and planning activities for new business, providing cost-effective and scalable test solutions.
Ensure compliance with internal quality procedures and external standards (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, ISO/IEC TR 15504).
HIL & Test Infrastructure Development Design, develop, and deploy Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and related test benches using Matlab/Simulink, dSPACE, NI Veristand, ETAS Labcar, IPG Carmaker, and Vector CANoe.
Create and maintain Rest Bus Simulations, plant models, loss models, and closed-loop control algorithms for realistic system-level testing.
Define the roadmap for future test setups, including equipment upgrades, RCP systems, and infrastructure automation.
Provide documentation, user manuals, and training to cross-functional teams for efficient bench utilization.
Bench/Vehicle Execution Planning & Automation Develop test automation scripts and libraries using Python, CAPL, and dSPACE AutomationDesk.
Define execution schedules, prioritize test sequences, and implement automated test pipelines.
Perform bench and vehicle level testing, execute regression campaigns, and support debugging and defect tracking activities.
Lead planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting of all system test activities across multiple ADAS programs.
Analysis & Reporting Analyze test results, debug issues, identify root causes, and prepare comprehensive test reports/dashboards.
Present test status, KPIs, and defect trends to development teams and management.
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, execution, and results.
Collaboration & Leadership Act as a technical lead for system test strategy, setup, and execution.
Mentor and guide system test engineers on test case design, reporting, and analysis.
Interface with software, hardware, and integration teams to align test coverage with program goals.
Represent system test activities in customer meetings and technical reviews.