Sr. Engineer - AI Solutions

Magna International; Aurora; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Park for employees and families

Job summary

Magna is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to develop next-generation AI solutions across engineering domains, including system, mechanical, electrical, and software. You will evaluate approaches, prototype concepts, and drive promising ideas toward deployment with internal customers and partners.

Lead research efforts, collaborate with universities and suppliers, and assess technologies for manufacturability and cost. You will coordinate R&D programs to accelerate automotive AI innovations.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher degree in Engineering including AI/CS
• 5+ years experience including Ph.D. research in SW & ML/GenAI/AI related industry
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
• Solid foundation in machine learning principles, algorithms, and practical applications
• Hands-on experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX
• Experience building production-quality APIs, services, data pipelines, and AI applications with generative AI, agentic AI
• Proficient in Python and OOP
• Proficient with Git, Linux terminal and Bash scripting

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation AI solutions with ML, GenAI and Agentic AI across engineering domains
• Evaluate problem statements and develop multiple solution approaches
• Prototype and validate concepts toward deployment with internal customers
• Collaborate with internal customers, engineering teams, universities and partners
• Plan and coordinate R&D programs involving internal/ external teams

Skills

Machine learning

Python

APIs

Git

Linux

Bash

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

OO P

Education

Master’s or higher in Engineering/AI/CS

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

JAX

Job description

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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:

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

Job Responsibilities:

About us

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.

Forward. For all.

Group Summary

Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for developing next-generation AI solutions with Machine Learning, GenAI and Agentic AI to improve our engineering processes. These solutions will address all engineering domains, such as system, mechanical, electrical, software engineering and different automation levels from assistants to end-to-end workflows. Based on problem statements, concepts must be developed and different solution approaches shall be evaluated. The core focus is researching and applying state-of-the-art AI techniques to build solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineers.

Promising AI solutions will be matured from concept and proof-of-concept through validation and deployment readiness, enabling successful transition to internal customers. The developer will collaborate with internal customers, engineering teams, universities, and strategic partners throughout the development process, from idea to product.

In addition, support the R&D project team engineers and researchers with technical evaluation of technologies being considered by Magna. The evaluation will consist of a scientific deep dive, application analysis, manufacturability, market and cost factors associated with the technology. The Sr. Research Engineer will plan, execute and coordinate R&D programs for/with internal and external R&D departments, (supplier) companies, institutions and academia.

Your Responsibilities

• Salary range CAD: $102,500 to $124,700 annually
• Immediate, open position
• Evaluation of technologies and product designs with compliance to scientific principles, engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements and related specifications
• Support the development of innovative components and modules from the initial concept phase through the complete development process including design engineering, validation, prototyping, testing, and evaluation of the proposed production capable process and business case
• Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts.
• Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems and functional/performance specifications.
• Manage innovation projects by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, resolving technical issues with engineering teams, maintaining documentation systems, and preparing progress reports.

Who we are looking for

• Master’s or higher degree in Engineering including but not limited to: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science
• 5 years or more experience including Ph.D. research, SW & ML/GenAI/AI related Industry
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Solid foundation in machine learning principles, algorithms, and practical applications.
• Hands on experience in machine learning and AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, …
• Experience building production-quality APIs, services, data pipelines, and AI applications with generative AI, agentic AI
• Proficient in programming Python and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Proficient with development tools including Git version control, Linux terminal, and Bash scripting.

Your preferred qualifications

• Engineering Domain Knowledge experience preferred.

Please Note

• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.
• Candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Records Check, and if deemed necessary, a Credit Check as part of the candidate selection process.

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.

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

• Wellness programs and events
• Access to a park for employees & their families

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Corporate