Engineer Sr Staff - Systems

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States.

The Senior Systems Engineer understands the needs of the automotive customers and translates them into actionable requirements for the functional disciplines - e.g. electrical, mechanical, software etc. and validates that the end product meets with the customer expected.

Your 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

O System requirements specification

O System architecture definition tailored to the specific project

O System test plan

O 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:

o Detailed discipline specific design description

o Mechanical/Electrical and hardware/software interface specifications

o 8D reports

o Timing Plans

o 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)

• 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 o Experience with ALM tools (e.g. PTC Integrity, DOORS), simulation SW (e.g. Matlab SIMULINK), Enterprise Architect

o Expertise in using CAN based tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, neoVI, etc.

o Experience with UML

o Experience with Matlab/Simulink and Stateflow

o Experience developing systems using Enterprise Architect (EA)

Practical Knowledge

• 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

Personal Requirements

• 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)

Computer Skills

• 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

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

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.