Sr. Engineer, Computer Vision

Magna International - Troy, MI

Full-time - Senior

Troy, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

This position involves the development of software for computer vision in autonomous mobile robot systems, focusing on Visual Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (V-SLAM) and depth estimation using image sequences from multiple cameras. The role requires close collaboration with the perception group to deliver essential vision technology for reliable and safe autonomous driving. Responsibilities include planning, executing, and coordinating New Mobility programs in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate technologies and product designs for compliance with scientific and engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Support the development of innovative components and modules from concept through the complete development process, including design engineering, validation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation.
• Contribute innovative ideas for products and processes and share information with team members.
• Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to improve components and systems.
• Correlate experimental data to simulation data.
• Maintain project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Specify requests and coordinate all sub-contracted work to ensure timely completion.
• Confer with project engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs.
• Maintain proper filing systems for information storage according to departmental requirements.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as directed by the department leader.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through publications and personal networks.
• Prepare project progress reports.
• Use related computer software and equipment for technical analysis tasks.
• Engage in continuing education and training as technology evolves.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in research or development related to Autonomous Driving or Robotics, or equivalent education/experience.
• Master's or higher degree in Engineering (Computer Vision, Computer Science, Electrical, Robotics, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering).
• Practical experience with SLAM, 3D reconstruction, optical flow, and depth from motion.
• Experience with Vision/Lidar/Radar sensors.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and edge devices.
• Experience in extrinsic and intrinsic calibration of cameras.
• Practical experience in training and deploying deep learning models.
• Exposure to Direct Visual SLAM/Odometry and Photometric Bundle Adjustment.
• Familiarity with deep learning models such as semantic segmentation, instance segmentation, and monocular depth estimation.
• Exposure to autonomous algorithms including localization, perception, and tracking.
• Strong spoken and written English language skills.

Benefits

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