Engineer System Simulation (Mechanical)

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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:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.
Job Responsibilities:
Job title:
Engineer System Simulation (Mechanical)
Job Introduction:
As a System Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for system level simulation for plant modelling of gearbox systems.
Major Responsibilities:

• Define and manage system requirements and specifications, with focus on driving performance & drivability.
• Perform sensitivity analysis for various sensors and actuators used in the Transfer case and Gearbox
• Support software department with system simulation results for concept development/improvement
• Develop system simulation model for transfer case and Gearbox using Simulink & Simscape

Knowledge and Education:

• A bachelor's degree or master's Degree in mechanics or a related technical field is mandatory.

Work Experience:

• At least 4-5 years of experience in system simulation and system simulation model development for transfer case or similar engineering roles.
• Experience in customer requirement elicitation and system requirement specification is required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape for plant modeling of mechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Experience in developing multi-domain dynamic system models (mechanical, thermal, electrical)
• Modelling of powertrain systems, especially AWD/4WD systems, transfer case, transmission system etc.
• Knowledge of control-oriented and physics-based modeling for drivetrain components
• Ability to implement parameterized and modular models for reuse and scalability.
• Interpreting vehicle test data for model correlation and calibration. Understanding of transfer case architecture, including clutch thermal modelling, gear mechanisms, and torque path.
• Knowledge of test automation and model verification techniques
• Ability to perform parameter sensitivity analysis, thermal mapping, and efficiency loss breakdown.
• Basic understanding of control system and control model integration
• Knowledge of Vector CANape is a plus

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.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Powertrain