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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Engineer, Hardware - **Company:** Magna International, Inc. - **Location:** Novi, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Altium Designer, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Vector Graphics Editor, Embedded Software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Schematic Capture, Pcb Layout, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73660640-lead-engineer-hardware ## About the Role * Minimum 10+ years electronics development background. * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent industry experience. * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. * Must have detailed electronic component knowledge. * Must have experience with Microprocessor based designs. * Knowledge of Electronic manufacturing, quality and technical standards (IPC, ISO, etc.) * Proficiency with the use of electronic testing equipment. * Ability to troubleshoot electronic designs. * Clear understanding of EMC design. * Prior exposure to Automotive OEM specifications/standards an asset. * Prior exposure to Automotive Lighting specifications/standards an asset. * Experience with Altium designer or similar PCB schematic capture and PCB layout software. * Familiar with 3D CAD and 2D drawing software. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: * Demonstrated proficiency in Computer applications (i.e. word, excel, power point etc.) * Ability to efficiently work in a fast-paced team environment. * Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis. * Above average communication skills (written & verbal) with various departments within Magna and with customer plant liaisons * Strong organizational and prioritizing abilities. * Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion. * Ability to lead a design team and provide technical leadership. * Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems related to electronic design and manufacturing. * Strong Presentation skills. Awareness, Unity, Empowerment ## Description * Design responsible for Electronic design for LED lighting in automotive applications. * Ability to assemble a quotation estimate for an automotive application project. * Responsible for Test plan development to customer specifications (Stellantis, GM, Ford, etc) + May lead or participate in R&D development activities within the organization. + May prepare project funding requests for R&D activities. * Conducts or leads failure analysis and investigation of electronic failures or incidents. * Create detailed SORs for testing and outsourcing of electronic manufacturing. * Responsible to lead research, design and develop of electronics for new, existing programs in compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications from concept development to production launch. * Development of analog, digital circuitry, power electronics and embedded software for automotive exterior lighting. * Be the Main point of contact for electrical designs. Interface with cross-functional departments, suppliers and customer with respect to electronic product development, validations and manufacturing. * Project management of sourced electronic designs; manage third party activities. * Management of cost, and quality of electronic products. * Monitor and analyze any product failure, and provide recommendations to Quality engineering. * Develop and test prototypes to ensure design intent and specifications are satisfied. * Develop PCB layouts for production designs using appropriate PCB technologies * Ensure electrical designs and layouts meet EMC, Environmental and Lighting requirements. * Conducting Schematic level circuit simulation for continuous improvement of designs. * Support the development of methods and practices to effectively manage data and, revision control for electrical and software designs. * Create electrical and EMC design validation test plans according to customer requirements and get customer approvals. * Deliver and Manage the required documentations i.e. BOM, 3D Cad, drawings and prototypes to product development team. * Create, support and realize benchmark activity linked to electrical designs. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)