Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Engineering Services for Commercial Vehicles
Magna is an internationally recognized engineering partner for commercial and special vehicle applications, as well as for off-road OEMs and new mobility entrants.
As a full service provider we are using the latest engineering methods and state-of-the-art testing facilities, which facilitates in short development periods. With this testing infrastructure and our broad know-how in the fields of vehicle engineering, propulsion systems, simulation services, and testing & validation, we can cover most of the overall vehicle development scopes in house, making Magna the right engineering partner to meet our customers’ needs.
Our focus is on lightweight design, modularity, and the integration of alternative propulsion solutions, while considering all parts of the vehicle and keeping the big picture in mind.
Vehicle Engineering
With state-of-the-art methods, our engineering team will tackle challenges like mandatory CO2 reduction, autonomous driving, and platform development for efficient production and advanced customer requirements for you.
With our long-term vehicle engineering experience – particularly in the light commercial vehicles (LCV), commercial vehicles (CV) and special vehicles fields – we cover the complete development process, from concept to serial production readiness, including the full validation process.
Our core competences include vehicle design, vehicle integration and system architecture definition, with a special focus on vehicles with electrified powertrains.
Propulsion Engineering
Our propulsion engineering development activities cover a wide range of functional system integration for conventional and alternative systems like BEV and FCEV. In addition we develop thermal and energy management systems, along with software solutions for advanced driving and propulsion functions.
We offer our customers tailor-made solutions including concept development, prototyping, testing and series production, Every necessary safety requirement is being considered and implemented.
The engineering phases are strongly supported by our proven processes and wide range of testing facilities, such as for full-electric drivetrain, high altitude and climate, and engine test benches on component and system levels, along with Hardware- and Powertrain-in-the-loop equipment.
Software & Simulation
Magna offers modular software solutions for calculation and simulation of vehicles and powertrain development as well as analysis of production influences.
Our software solutions allow our customers to execute development tasks and plan production processes more efficiently and cost-effectively. The durability and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) of vehicle components can be accurately predicted early in the development stage. In addition, thermal and energy management simulations enable the early analysis and optimization of vehicle efficiency at the system level.
Our engineers use our own software products to support our customers’ product development as engineering services.
This group is cross-linked to our testing facilities as well as many other Magna development centers. They contribute to the improvement of a wide range of products through simulation every day.
Testing Services
Magna has a great infrastructure designed to cover the entire development chain, including testing from the complete system level down to the individual component level. Our success lies in our ability to simulate and test according to global standards.
The full range of virtual and real development tests are performed in-house, allowing us to offer high process quality and a wide range of services, including component release.
Our lead testing facility in St. Valentin, Austria is a full-service provider and operates a huge proving ground for functional and endurance testing. It features fully automated engine and powertrain test benches for both conventional and alternative systems, a fatigue laboratory, and a state-of-the-art four-wheel drive (4WD) chassis dynamometer for functional, NVH, and emissions optimizations for complete vehicles.
Tailored Smart Production
With our advanced facilities we at Magna Engineering Center Steyr are able to efficiently produce high-quality traditional powertrain systems (eg. Transfer case, axle drive, beam axles). Additionally, we specialize in alternative propulsion systems (eDrive products for various vehicle systems architectures) and auxiliary products (eg. Electrohydraulic power steering pump).
From the initial planning to the final tests, we provide end-to-end support to ensure a successful and efficient production operation, aligning with MAFACT principles. Additionally, we prioritize End-of-Line testing and in-line checks for superior quality control. Possible test scenarios include hot tests for combustion engines, NVH tests and eDrive functional dynamic and static tests.
Explore Magna Events
Visit us at different events and conferences to learn more about our engineering services and our software products!
SETC Kyoto, Japan
The SETC Kyoto provides an international platform to explore the latest developments and research in thermal and fluid engineering, with a strong focus on advanced simulation and engineering applications.
Join the event and visit Magna at our booth to connect with our experts. Don’t miss the presentation on “Prediction of Thermal Fatigue Cracks for Exhaust Manifolds Based on Viscoplastic Analysis”, presented by L. Rinnergschwendtner, Senior Engineer Material Modelling.
We look forward to welcoming you in Kyoto!
North American FEMFAT User Meeting Troy, MI, USA
Join the North American FEMFAT User Meeting and connect with FEMFAT experts and users across industries. Discover the latest FEMFAT enhancements, gain insights into upcoming developments, and learn from real-world customer applications.
Interested in presenting? Share your FEMFAT use cases, workflows, or experiences with the community.
Participation is free of charge. Visit the website for registration and further event details.
Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference & Exhibition - VTMS17 Warwickshire, England
The iMechE Vehicle Thermal Management Systems (VTMS) Conference is one of the leading industry events dedicated to the latest developments in thermal management, climate control and energy efficiency in the automotive sector.
We are pleased to contribute to this year’s conference in Warwickshire with a presentation by C. Rathberger. Title of the lecture: “How Simulation Can Support the Development of Comfort-Based HVAC Controls”
We look forward to meeting you in Warwickshire.
VDI Thermomanagement Nürtingen, Germany
We are pleased to announce that Magna will be contributing to the VDI Conference on Thermal Management in Nürtingen, bringing together industry experts to discuss the latest developments and challenges in thermal management engineering.
At the conference, Christoph Plakolm will present “AI: Practical Applications of Virtual Assistants in Thermal Management Engineering”. The presentation will provide practical insights into how virtual assistants and AI-supported tools can enhance engineering workflows, improve efficiency and support thermal management development processes.
Join us at the VDI Thermal Management Conference and discover how AI is shaping the future of engineering.
27th Colloquium: Joint Research in Adhesive Technology Köln, Germany
We are pleased to participate in the 27th Colloquium “Joint Research in Adhesive Technology”, a leading platform for experts from industry and academia to exchange knowledge on the latest developments in adhesive bonding and joining technologies.
Visit the FEMFAT booth to discover how our software solution supports the development and validation of reliable bonded structures. Our team will be available to discuss simulation-driven engineering approaches, durability assessment and fatigue analysis solutions that help optimize product performance and accelerate development processes.
We look forward to meeting you there.
PIAE Plastics in Automotive Engineering Baden-Baden, Germany
We are pleased to announce that Magna will be contributing to PIAE 2027 – Plastics in Automotive Engineering, a key industry platform for innovative plastics solutions in the automotive sector.
As part of the conference program, Klaus Hofwimmer will present “From Injection Molding Simulation to Durability Analysis: A Validated Fatigue Assessment Workflow for Short-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Components.” The presentation showcases a validated simulation workflow that links injection molding simulation with durability analysis, enabling reliable fatigue assessment of fiber-reinforced plastic components.
Join us at PIAE 2027 and discover the latest advancements in automotive plastics engineering.
Magna ECS Simulation Conference 2027 Munich, Germany
Join our Conference
As disciplines in engineering are connected closer than ever and applications require software tools that can combine the strengths of different fields, we gladly invite you to this conference bundling thermal and structural topics.
We hope that you will find touch points not only within the large fields but even in between. Feel free to join the workshops and lectures at your pleasure.
SMART Automation Austria Wels, Austria
We are pleased to participate in SMART Automation Austria in Wels, a key meeting place for experts in industrial automation, manufacturing, and engineering.
Visit the Magna booth to learn more about our Engineering Services, with a special focus on Industrial Engineering. Our experts will present innovative approaches to process optimization, production planning, manufacturing efficiency, and digital engineering solutions that help companies enhance productivity and successfully manage increasingly complex development and production environments.
We look forward to welcoming you at our booth and discussing your engineering challenges.
8th International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (EVTeC 2027) Yokohama, Japan
We are excited to announce our participation in the 8th International Electric Vehicle Technology Conference (EVTeC 2027), one of the leading global events dedicated to the future of electric mobility.
As part of the technical program, Christian Neubacher will present: “Automated Finite Element Based Fatigue Assessment of Solder Joint - Considering Low Cycle Fatigue due to Thermal Cycling”.
The presentation demonstrates how advanced FEA automation enables fast and reliable solder joint fatigue assessment under thermal cycling conditions, helping engineers reduce testing effort, shorten development cycles, and improve product reliability from the earliest design stages.
Meet the FEMFAT team at EVTeC 2027 to learn more about our simulation-driven solutions for fatigue life prediction, durability assessment and reliability engineering in automotive and e-mobility applications.
We look forward to meeting you there.
Busworld Europe Brussels, Belgium
From October 16-21, 2027, Brussels Expo will once again host one of the world's leading trade shows for the bus and coach industry.
The event will bring together manufacturers and suppliers showcasing the latest innovations in vehicles, components, software, future mobility and related technologies.
Visit Magna at our booth to learn more about our engineering services portfolio and our electro-hydraulic power steering pump (EHPS). Developed by ECS, the EHPS helps improve steering efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions.
We look forward to welcoming you at Busworld Europe 2027!
Contact
Engineering Center Steyr GmbH & Co KG
Steyrer Straße 32
4300 St. Valentin
Austria
Office: +43 7435 501 0
Email: info.valentin.mpt@magna.com