Position Overview
This position is responsible for developing next‑generation Agentic AI applications that enhance, automate, and accelerate geometric engineering workflows across Magna. A core focus of the role is researching and applying state‑of‑the‑art AI techniques for geometric understanding to improve CAD‑based engineering processes.
The engineer will investigate modern methods in AI‑driven geometry design and interaction for engineering tasks, including shape embeddings, geometric graph neural networks, LLM‑assisted geometry reasoning, and multimodal AI approaches that combine text, geometry, and simulation data.
A key responsibility is to programmatically transform CAD geometry into structured representations—such as graphs, ontologies, or knowledge graphs—that can be utilized by AI agents for downstream engineering tasks such as automated design checks, manufacturability reasoning, variant comparison, tolerance analysis support, intelligent parameter recommendations, or automated documentation generation.
The engineer will translate internal customer needs into actionable AI system designs and develop robust, scalable, and high‑value AI assistants integrated into engineering workflows. This includes designing agent behaviors, reasoning pipelines, and CAD‑aware tool interactions that support real engineering decisions.
The role requires close collaboration with internal customers, R&D teams, CAD experts, and external research partners to prototype, validate, and refine AI‑driven geometric engineering solutions. The engineer will also contribute to productizing developed prototypes by demonstrating capabilities, gathering structured feedback, and ensuring smooth integration into existing engineering ecosystems.
In addition, support the R&D project team engineers and researchers with technical evaluation of technologies being considered by Magna. The evaluation will consist of a scientific deep dive, application analysis, manufacturability, market and cost factors associated with the technology.
The Sr. Research Engineer will plan, execute and coordinate R&D programs for with internal and external R&D departments, (supplier) companies, institutions and academia.
Job 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.
* Design and conduct research programs; applying theory and principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, electronics, heat transfer and materials.
* Support the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts.
* 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 assure 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 department requirements.
* Provide engineering support to other departments within the company as directed by the department leader.
* Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in R&D programs.
* Prepare project progress reports.
* Use related computer software and equipment to perform technical analysis tasks.
* Continuing education and/or training is critical as technology evolves.
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
* Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
* 5 years or more experience including Ph.D. research, SW & ML/GenAI/AI related Industry.
Education / Experience
* Master's or higher degree in Engineering including but not limited to: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 experience preferred.
Special Knowledge / Skills
* Strong spoken and written English language skills.
* Proficient in programming python.
* Proficient in machine learning and AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, …
* Proficient in geometric representations (parametric, mesh, BREP).
* Experience in prompting techniques.
* Experience in CAD Design (CATIA …), API, Macros.
Location Benefits
* Long‑term perspectives in an international company.
* Attractive conditions for further training measures.
* Profit sharing in the company's success.
* Home office options and flexible working hours.
* Employee and family support program (consulting services, information, recommendations, and needs‑based support, etc.).
We offer a salary which is in line with market conditions depending on your skills and experience.
The position is located in St. Valentin/Austria. A presence of at least 3 working days per week is required.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 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 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. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making. 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.
Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
Group: Magna Corporate
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