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Magna Sr. Research Engineer - Generative AI in Troy, Michigan
Sr. Research Engineer - Generative AI
Job Number: 64261
Group: Magna Corporate
Division: Mobility USA
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location:
Troy, MICHIGAN, US, 48083
Work Style:
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 entails the development of generative AI software for path planning & decision making in autonomous driving (AD) systems. The software involves generative transformer-based and algorithm-based SW using perception results from multiple Camera/Lidar, as well as other software components, such as deep learning, large language model, dataset managing, state estimation, semantic abstraction, searching, path prediction, cost optimization, decision making, and failure handling. The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating New Mobility programs in collaboration with internal and external departments, supplier companies, institutions, and academia.
Your Responsibilities
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
Contribute to team effort by providing innovative ideas for products and processes and by sharing information with other team members
Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems and functional/performance specifications
Correlate experimental data to simulation data
Maintain innovation project schedule by monitoring project progress, co-coordinate activities, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements, and resolving problems
Specify requests and coordinate all sub-contracted work (i.e., S/W development, prototyping, validation, testing) and assures timely completion
Confer with other project engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop designs
Maintain proper filing systems to ensure all information, (electronic or hard copy), are stored according to departments requirements
Provide engineering support to other departments within the company as directed by the department leader
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks
Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in his/her R&D programs.
Who we are looking for
Ability to travel domestic and international
Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
Your preferred qualifications
- Experience in research or development in a technology area related to Autonomous Driving (as per the definition in the Job Introduction), AI/ML or Robotics, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Master's or higher degree in Engineering including but not limited to: Computer Science, Electrical, Robotics, Aerospace, and Mechanical Engineering
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
Practical experience with transformer models
Experience with Vision/Lidar/Radar sensors
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, etc.
Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2
Hands-on experience with edge devices
Practical experience in training and deploying deep learning models
Exposure to any kind of Reinforcement Learning
Exposure to any kind of Large Language Model
Exposure to any kind of Self-Supervised or Unsupervised learning
Exposure to any kind of searching algorithm such as A*, Dijkstra
Exposure to any kind of object behavior prediction
Exposure to one or more of the following: semantic segmentation, instance segmentation, panoptic segmentation, depth estimation, key point estimation, or optical flow
Exposure to autonomous algorithms including localization, perception, deep learning, tracking, searching, control, and random variable theory.
Strong spoken and written English language skills.
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.
Site Benefits
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.