Specialist Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking

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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.

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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.

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