Junior Product Engineer

Magna-International-6df39721; Town of Grand Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting is seeking a technically curious engineer to support concept generation, design activities, and process improvements in cutting-edge automotive lighting and vision systems.

You will collaborate with engineers and senior engineers to explore trends, apply structured problem-solving, and contribute to intellectual property documentation while growing your engineering design knowledge.

Qualifications

• Creative thinking to support idea generation and innovative solutions.
• Structured problem-solving methods with guidance from senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development of innovative solutions by supporting concept generation, design activities, and process improvements.
• Assists in identifying and exploring emerging engineering trends and technologies relevant to the field.
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering creative input and learning from senior team members.
• Applies structured problem-solving methods and basic risk management techniques to assigned tasks.
• Collaborates with engineers and cross-functional teams to implement innovative ideas within defined project scopes.
• Supports the documentation of technical findings, design iterations, and potential intellectual property.

Skills

Creative Thinking

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability & Learning

Communication & Documentation

Basic Engineering Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CAD / 3D Modeling

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.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 Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.Job Responsibilities:About the Role:Supports innovation and technical development by contributing to product, process, and strategy improvements. Assists in implementing creative solutions, exploring emerging trends, and applying structured problem-solving methods to assigned tasks. Collaborates closely with engineers and senior engineers to develop new ideas, participate in design reviews, and contribute to concept generation. Brings curiosity and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking while learning to identify opportunities for innovation. Builds foundational knowledge of engineering design and development processes, and begins to understand how to influence product direction through technical contributions. Embraces creative thinking, takes initiative within defined responsibilities, and actively seeks opportunities to improve outcomes through innovative approaches.Your Responsibilities:Contributes to the development of innovative solutions by supporting concept generation, design activities, and process improvementsAssists in identifying and exploring emerging engineering trends and technologies relevant to the fieldParticipates in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering creative input and learning from senior team membersApplies structured problem-solving methods and basic risk management techniques to assigned tasksCollaborates with engineers and cross-functional teams to implement innovative ideas within defined project scopesSupports the documentation of technical findings, design iterations, and potential intellectual propertyDemonstrates curiosity and initiative in learning new tools, methods, and technologies that support innovationSeeks feedback and guidance from senior engineers to continuously improve technical and creative capabilitiesHelps evaluate alternative solutions and contributes to the refinement of engineering practices and processesParticipates in innovation pitch process (IPP) to come up with new ideasFollows innovation development procedure (IDP) to develop new products and processesPerforms other related duties as assignedYour preferred qualificationsPreferred bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fieldBasic Engineering Knowledge of design (including CAD / 3D modeling), development, and manufacturing processesCreative Thinking to support idea generation and contribute to innovative solutionsProblem-Solving Skills using structured methods with guidance from senior engineersCollaboration with cross-functional teams to support innovation projectsAdaptability and Learning with a strong interest in new technologies and continuous improvementCommunication & Documentation skills to clearly record technical work and explain problems and ideas in a simple, structured way to team members and mentorsAwareness, 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 DisclosureAs 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 / PermanentGroup:Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting