Specialist - Competitive Intelligence & Benchmarking

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Group Summary:

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.

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.