Lead AMR Systems Engineer

Magna International; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International's Magna New Mobility unit is seeking a Senior Engineer with a mechanical and system engineering background to lead the design, deployment, and support of advanced robotic systems for autonomous mobility. You will integrate mechanical designs with embedded electronics, define requirements, and drive reliability and performance improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in systems engineering or robotics, strong CAD/ROS experience, and proficiency in Python/C++ scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, robotics, or automation, with a strong mechanical component.
• Expertise in mechanical design, CAD tools, embedded systems, and real-time control systems (ROS/ROS2).
• Strong knowledge of sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs), perception, and navigation algorithms.
• Experience with requirements management, system validation, and testing.
• Certifications in robotics, mechanical design, or cybersecurity are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design & Integrate robotic architectures, including mechanical components, embedded controllers, sensors, and communication networks.
• Optimize system performance, focusing on mechanical design considerations, navigation, and obstacle avoidance.
• Define & Document Requirements: Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to gather, analyze, and formalize system and mechanical requirements.
• Support Deployment & Troubleshooting by working closely with hardware, software, and field teams.
• Lead System Upgrades and integration projects, emphasizing mechanical and electronic system improvements.
• Automate & Script diagnostics, firmware updates, and data collection processes using scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Conduct Performance & Reliability Analysis to inform design improvements and capacity planning.
• Work Cross-Functionally between Product and Solutions teams to understand customer needs and transpose them into technical engineering requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Embedded systems

Sensing technologies

Navigation algorithms

Requirements management

System validation

Scripting

C++

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ROS/ROS2

CAD tools

Python

C++

Job description

Magna International's Magna New Mobility unit is seeking a Senior Engineer with a mechanical and system engineering background to lead the design, deployment, and support of advanced robotic systems for autonomous mobility. You will integrate mechanical designs with embedded electronics, define requirements, and drive reliability and performance improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in systems engineering or robotics, strong CAD/ROS experience, and proficiency in Python/C++ scripting.