Engineering Co-Op
Magna International, Inc.

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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:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

The Engineering Co-Op assists Product Development Engineers in all aspects of the product development process. Activities include planning, executing and reporting on various studies required to support product development. Evaluate studies and tests results against established objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop design of experiments for material and process trials
• Schedule and attend trials
• Identify and schedule required testing
• Preparation of reports detailing results of trails and tests
• Assist in developing advanced manufacturing processes
• Evaluate existing technologies by preparing cost and performance analysis
• Prepare comparison analysis between new and existing technologies to determine feasibility of performance improvement
• Determine required capital for use of new technologies
• Recommend course of action for projects based on analysis
• Coordinate engineering changes, and associated trials
• Effectively utilize CAD technology to execute studies and engineering changes in CAD
• Prepare mathematical computations, dimensional and tolerance studies in accordance with engineering/customer requirements
• Calculate stack-up of detail components
• Assist engineering by generating studies, concept and sketches, of specific areas, to realize or eliminate engineering concerns

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education - Enrolled in advanced schooling for plastics technology, mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering.

Experience - Ability to read technical drawings; conduct financial analysis, and prior experience in the automotive industry is beneficial. Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel & Power Point required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local travel.

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:

Student / Co-Op

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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