Vehicle Test Engineering Student

Magna International•Troy, MI

21h

About The Position

The student will work with the Mechatronics Systems Engineering group to support vehicle calibration, testing, and data analysis activities, while also contributing to system-level development. This team focuses on defining and optimizing control strategies to ensure vehicle performance meets desired outcomes on current and future production programs. The Mechatronics Systems Engineering group is responsible for vehicle-level system verification, calibration, and testing to support new product launches, current product enhancements, and future driveline innovations. In addition, the team defines and develops the mechatronic system—covering control algorithms and electrical architecture—for innovative and leading-edge driveline applications. They work closely with customer and internal requirements, as well as hardware component technologies, to deliver robust design solutions and maintain best practices for mechatronic system development and software control logic. The team also contributes to the development of test methods, procedures, and custom equipment for both vehicle and system-level validation.

Requirements

Learn about Engineering principals and Magna culture and apply classroom knowledge to a practical, real life application.
Be an active contributor to the eDS group to advance the progress of Magna’s electrified products.
Advance the knowledge of the automotive industry, specifically electrified powertrains, and driveline components.
Learn about the detailed design and development of inverter/ eMotor system technologies for eDrive applications.
Working knowledge of data acquisition tools and techniques.
Exposure to simulation and analysis using MATLAB.
Understanding of electromechanical systems used in driveline applications.

Responsibilities

Contribute to design and development of eDrive architecture by understanding system requirements and subsystem requirements related to the inverter/ eMotor system from both external and internal sources.
Perform inverter/ eMotor system requirements analysis and support modeling to define the optimum inverter/ eMotor system design.
Carry out competitor analysis (benchmarking) of different inverter/ eMotor system solutions in the transportation market.
Participate in vehicle and system-level testing using standardized methods and practices, including data acquisition and analysis.
Support the development, documentation, and verification of mechatronic system control software strategies through simulation, calibration, vehicle evaluation, and peer reviews.
Collect and analyze data from vehicles, test bench, dyno, and manufacturing environments; assist in root cause investigations and issue resolution.
Collaborate with the vehicle applications team to define and refine software control logic and calibration strategies.
Adhere to established quality management systems and follow all relevant policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure safe execution of tasks for self and others.
Contributes to the development of test methods, procedures, and custom equipment for validation activities.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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 16949).
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.
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.
Comply with Magna’s information and data protection policies.