Gearbox and Mechatronics Engineering Student

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Spring/Summer 2027 - January - May: Full Time 40 hours Monday - Friday

Supports the Gearbox and Mechatronics Engineering team with various tasks including but not limited to: Drawing/3D model creation, BOMs, calculations, analysis, requirements analysis, and process development.

Team Summary:

The GBX and Mechatronics Engineering team is responsible for the development of the gearbox mechanical sub-system for electrified powertrain products.  This includes responsibility through the serial development project for the technical requirements, design, and virtual verification of the gearbox sub-system.  Responsibilities also include ownership of the Engineering BOM for the complete product.

• Support Mechanical System Engineers with product/component design development (calculations, drawing development, CAD, EBOM, DFMEAs, Change Management, product design summaries, etc.)

• Support Mechanical System Engineers with requirements (writing/editing design requirements, documenting interface alignment, supporting/leading reviews, etc.)
• Support Mechanical System Engineers with Bill of Material (PLM BOM management, alignment with supporting functions, prototype build alignment, etc.)
• Support creation and revision of mechanical design processes

• Provide support to understand customer requirements, develop, and maintain virtual validation plans
• Provide support for CAE vs test correlation activities to improve virtual analysis methodologies
• Provide support for ongoing CAE analysis, documentation of results, identify and implement design change recommendations
• Support Component Engineers with Drawing/Model creation, Drawing quality checks, Requirements analysis, Design Reviews, SOR creation, and Sub-System BOM creation.
• Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).
• Maintains working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Enrolled in an engineering program with an accredited school.
• Understand the basics of engineering theory and principles of design.
• Working knowledge in computer based software, organizational/communication skills, ability to work with others in a team environment.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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.

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.

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