About this role
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What we offer
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.
Group Summary
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain 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 Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities
Job title
Associate Specialist Hydraulics Design
Job Introduction
As an experienced Hydraulic Design Engineer, you will be involved in the Hydraulic system design & development and requirements engineering of hydraulic actuation and control systems for automotive applications.
Major Responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles.
- Good understanding of hydraulic components and subsystems including pumps, valves, filters, coolers, actuators, and reservoirs.
- Knowledge of gearbox, driveline, and e-drive systems is an advantage.
- Experience in requirements engineering, requirements analysis, and requirements management using tools such as DOORS/iALM.
- Hands-on experience in DFMEA, risk assessment, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Knowledge of subsystem integration, interface management, and change management processes.
- Ability to perform and review hydraulic calculations and simulation results.
- Experience with prototype development, testing support, and test result evaluation.
- Familiarity with CATIA and engineering drawing creation.
- Working knowledge of PLM/SAP and engineering data management systems.
- Experience with hydraulic simulation tools such as AMESim, Star CCM+
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional development teams.
Skills and competencies
- Knowledge of hydraulic components and subsystems such as pumps, valves, filters, coolers, accumulators, and actuators.
- Experience in requirements engineering, requirements management, and systems engineering processes.
- Hands-on experience in 3D design, 2D drawing creation, material selection, and DFMEA activities.
- Experience in subsystem integration, interface definition, engineering change management, and cross-functional project coordination.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and customers throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Experience in verification, validation, testing, and evaluation of hydraulic systems and components.
- Experience in the automotive sector is desirable.
- Very good written and spoken English skills.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from a reputed university/institution.
Work experience
- 3 to 8 years of experience in hydraulic system design and development, preferably in automotive, off-highway, or industrial applications.
- Experience in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic system design and analysis.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting.
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type
Regular / Permanent
Group
Magna Powertrain