Specialist - Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking

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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:

Specialist - Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking

Job Introduction:

Competitive Intelligence (CI) Team supports the strategic planning and business decision-making processes by providing actionable market, competitor, customer, and industry insights. As part of the support function, this role assists business leaders and cross-functional teams by delivering transparency into the external business environment, competitive landscape, and emerging market trends. The position involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify opportunities, risks, and potential competitive threats. Delivering accurate intelligence, proactive analysis, and data-driven recommendations is considered a key success factor in enabling regional and global teams to make informed strategic decisions and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage.

Major Responsibilities: Perform technical analysis of e-Drives and Hybrid transmission based on data from benchmarking providers and teardown activities to identify: Integration Levels (Xin1, vs. 3in1)

E-Motor technology, design features, technical properties, etc.

Inverter architecture and technology, filter concepts, interfaces, etc.

Gearbox and housing architecture, cooling/lubrication concept, bearing concept, etc.

Create reports on specific work packages (e.g. related to Needs)

Documentation of results in Benchmarking Database

Analysis of patents, publications and announcements for new technologies or products

Performing/Support of physical teardown activities and analysis

Knowledge and Education: Bachelor of Engineering/M. Tec in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Automotive Engineering.

Certifications (Preferred): Advanced Microsoft Excel Certification.

Work Experience: 5+ years' experience in automotive engineering

Skills & Competencies: Understanding of eDrive systems and Hybrid Systems (architectures, motor, inverter, gearbox, cooling)

Knowledge of electrical machines (PSM, ASM, WRSM)

Knowledge of Inverter technologies and power switches (SiC/IGBT)

Knowledge of different power electronic topologies

Design and testing electronic circuits

Understanding of EMC/EMI

Knowledge of PCBA design and manufacturing process

Optional: Competency in On-board-charger and DCDC technology

Ability to analyze technical data, schematic and datasheets/documentation

Basic knowledge of manufacturing technologies and cost drivers

Customers and Business Interfaces: Global Advance Engineering Team

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in training and hazard reporting. 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.

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Magna Powertrain