Inverter Design Engineering Specialist

4 weeks ago


Troy, Michigan, United States Magna International Full time
About Us
We envision a future where mobility knows no limits. To achieve this, we're developing innovative technologies, systems, and concepts that make vehicles safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our mission is to serve our communities, the planet, and people above all else.

Group Summary
We're a premier supplier for the global automotive industry, offering full capabilities in design, development, testing, and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation drives us, and we strive to create a better future for mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Mission of the Position
As an Inverter Design Engineering Student, you'll work with our eDrive Systems electrification group on various projects throughout the co-op program. You'll assist Inverter Design Engineers with the design, development, analysis, and testing of electric motors for electric traction drives. Your tasks will include contributing to eDrive architecture, performing inverter system requirements analysis, and supporting modeling to define the optimum inverter system design.

Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the design and development of eDrive architecture by understanding system requirements and subsystem requirements related to the inverter system from both external and internal sources.
Perform inverter system requirements analysis and support modeling to define the optimum inverter system design.
Carry out competitor analysis (benchmarking) of different inverter system solutions in the transportation market.

Expected Learning Outcomes
Learn about engineering principles and Magna culture, applying 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 system technologies for eDrive applications.

Magna Standards
We practice and maintain integrity while following Magna's Charter and Constitution. We follow Magna's Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies. We support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management systems (IATF). We drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency, and reduce cost. We comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties 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.

Requirements and Qualifications
Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Enrolled in an engineering program with an accredited school.
Preferably working towards or has a Bachelor of Science in the field of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Some level of analytical ability and understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and perform assigned tasks related to the electrification of automobiles.
Preferably have a good understanding of electromagnetic principles.

Work Environment
Office environment; minimum 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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