Posted:
2/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Southfield, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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Job Responsibilities:
Work with the Magna Electronics product areas, as well as other teams within Magna, to create and execute plans to install prototype and productions systems in various vehicles that are used for customer demonstrations. When the systems are up and running, we take the demonstration vehicles to OEMs to promote the products and features. We also attend larger events such as CES in Las Vegas, or host demonstrations in the US, Europe and Asia, at Magna sites or test tracks. We work with all of Magna Electronic technologies, such as Radar, Camera, Thermal Imaging, and Interior Sensing Systems technologies, as well as new technologies from the Pre-development and Research teams.
We are also responsible for creating live vehicle video content showcasing Magna technology that is use by our Marketing department and work closely with them for arranging Marketing events involving vehicle demonstrations.
Our team members get the opportunity to gain experience in all the active safety areas and are well respected within Magna.
Duties:
- Create the gateway software between the OEM networks and Magna technology with Star or Peak gateways to get our systems working. Gateways can be basic, relaying core signals, or complex taking full control of the vehicles drive by wire system.
- Maintain / Flash / download ADAS software and debug systems on our demonstration vehicles.
- Work with the product areas to integrate their technology solutions into our demonstration vehicles
- Upgrading the software and calibrate sensors and systems.
- Travel is required, multiple times a year for 2 weeks at a time for big events, and a week or less for various support trips. Most of the team looks forward to the 2-week trips, this is when we get to show off our team’s accomplishments to senior management, journalists, and investors.
- Documenting and sharing knowledge company wide
- Work with our Photographer and Videographer to create marketing videos for our products.
- Come up with creative scenarios on how to show our sensors to customers
Required Skills
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle networks and their signals.
- Programming skills. (knowledge of C,C++,C#, python)
- Knowledge of continuous integration tools (i.e GITlabs/GIThub)
- Need to be comfortable giving speeches to customers and following key talking points.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solutions orientated attitude, with a cannot fail mentality
Beneficial Skills and Experience
- CAN, Flexray, Automotive ethernet experience
- Prior experience with Application engineering, Customer interaction and System integration.
- Peak and Star Gateway software development tools
- CANoe, CANalyzer and Vector products
- Demonstration experience
Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalate work experience required.
Professional Experience Mid-level, 6-10 years’ experience preferred, but 2-5 year can be accepted with the right background and experience.
Interpersonal skills: Analytical, attention to detail, commitment to excellence, effective communication, problem solving, professional attitude, team-player, technically orientated, globally thinking.
Desired Background: Good ADAS/ADS product and systems knowledge. Good knowledge of in-vehicle testing, vehicle network monitoring. Good knowledge in sensing (Camera, Radar, others) and actuating systems. Good customer and problem-solving skills.
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.
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Website: https://www.magna.com/
Headquarter Location: Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 1957
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Automotive ⋅ Chemical ⋅ Mechanical Engineering ⋅ Retail