Specialist - Materials (Gearsets and Differentials)

Location: Bengaluru, India

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## **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.

## **Group Summary:**

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

**Job Responsibilities:**

**Job title:**

Specialist - Materials (Gearsets and Differentials)

**Job Introduction:**

The Engineer – Gearset & Differentials is responsible for the design and development of gearbox components including gears, shafts, differentials, bearings, seals, fasteners, and related components. The role requires close cooperation with suppliers, manufacturing plants, quality teams, and cross-functional engineering groups throughout the product lifecycle.

**Major Responsibilities:**

• Knowledge of the manufacturing process of common materials in the gearbox (steel, cast iron, aluminum, plastics, etc.)
• Knowledge of material-technological processes such as forging, heat treatment (e.g., annealing, nitriding, case hardening, …), shot peening etc.
• Knowledge of the microstructure and microstructural development of steels
• Knowledge of international material-related standards
• Knowledge of techniques for material analysis and evaluation of results (including laboratory analysis)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes underlying gearbox production, including manufacturing issues/defects, quality requirements, etc.
• Knowledge of surface coatings (e.g., phosphating, electroplated and non-electroplated coatings, wear protection…), particularly of steel components
• Knowledge of materials engineering failure analysis, particularly with regard to gearbox applications
• Knowledge of material and coating specifications on drawings to ensure functionality of gearbox components, as well as the underlying international standards

**Skills and competencies:**

• Successfully completed studies in Mechanical / Automotive / Metallurgy Engineering (Bachelor, Master) and several years of project experience desirable
• Experience in the fields of design and development
• Experience in manufacturing technologies for gears and shafts
• Experience in collaborating with PLT/8D teams
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, flexibility
• Confident demeanour with customers, development, and collaboration partners
• Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Tools required - Basic Understanding on Catia, 3DX.

**Educational Qualifications:**

Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent from reputed university/institution.

**Work experience:**

5–8 years of Professional experience in Mechanical / Automotive / Metallurgy Engineering or comparable domain in automotive

**Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):**

Maintains safe work practices, complies with Magna H&S requirements, and participates in trainng 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.

**Worker Type:**

Regular / Permanent

**Group:**

Magna Powertrain

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