Inverter Hardware Engineer

Magna International

Full-time - Mid Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Inverter Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the electronics design and development of traction inverters for electric vehicles. This role involves hardware design, component selection, simulation, PCB layout optimization, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards. The engineer will collaborate with stakeholders to integrate system components effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hardware design and development
• Understanding and selection of HW components like MOSFETs, gate drivers ICs, sensors, filters etc.
• Hands on Simulation/Tools e.g. MATLAB, Simetrix, LTSpice, Ansys tools etc.
• Experience in using basic test equipment like Oscilloscopes, Power meters, electronic loads etc.
• Develop, design, validate and optimize complex Power Electronics PCB layouts using Altium Designer, ensuring adherence to IPC standards and best practices.
• Perform PCB Library creation, schematic capture, component placement, routing and generate manufacturing files considering signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Experience in understanding hardware requirement engineering process.
• Good to have experience in requirement engineering tools like DOORS/PTC.
• Support selection of the single system components and their integration into overall inverter Hardware.
• Manages communication and alignment with all affected stakeholders.

Requirements

• Knowledge on automotive EMI/EMC testing standards
• Knowledge in the field of functional safety (ISO 26262)
• Experience in the automotive sector is desirable.
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Bachelors or Masters in Electronics/Electrical/Power Electronics engineering or equivalent from reputed university/institution
• 3 to 10 years of experience in electronics circuit design or relevant job experience.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic work environment
• Support and resources for employee success
• Varied responsibilities and development prospects