Stellantis

Chassis EE Design Lead

Stellantis • $100K — $130K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Automotive, Systems Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in Chassis Systems
  • Experience with automotive controls system development
  • Intermediate knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g. CAN, FMEA, ISO 26262)
  • Familiarity with vehicle electrical system architectures
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles and design concepts for hardware and software
  • Proficient in testing and validation tools
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage development and validation of chassis domain electronic and electrical components
  • Interface with mechanical component groups and suppliers during ECU development stages
  • Manage electrical requirements to meet functional, cost, and weight targets
  • Develop and maintain software and electronic hardware development timing for features
  • Track electronic hardware and software validation activities and manage bug-fixes
  • Define and coordinate root cause analysis and countermeasures for issues
  • Coordinate electronic releases with chassis component teams during validation and vehicle builds

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
  • Supportive work environment focusing on quality and problem-solving
Full Job Description
The EE Chassis DRE is responsible for leading and managing the development, validation, and release of electronic and electrical components within the chassis domain. This role ensures successful delivery of supplier-developed software and electrical hardware to meet program timing, quality, and functional objectives.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Interface with Chassis Mechanical Component Groups, Suppliers, and support Quality and Assembly Plants during the ECU development stages
  • Manage product electrical requirements to ensure vehicle and component level functional targets are met. Support meeting cost and weight targets
  • Develop and maintain software and electronic hardware development timing for feature rollout and performance goal milestones according to the organization's development timing
  • Manage supplier and internal DVPR's and DFMEA's, including:
    • Tracking of the electronic hardware and software/feature validation activities and the related bug-fixes
    • Definition and coordination with stakeholders regarding electronics hardware or software root cause and countermeasures in case of issues and delays
    • Coordination of electronic HW / SW releases with the Chassis component team, ensuring the alignment with the validation and vehicle build activities
    • Approval of applicable tests results and related deviations.
  • Support Chassis component team with AQP, PSO, product launch and problem resolution during vehicle launch gates


Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Computer / Mechanical / Automotive / Systems Engineering, or a related field of study
  • Minimum of 8 years of knowledge in Chassis Systems
  • Diagnostic experience using typical automotive controls system development environments
  • Intermediate knowledge in automotive communication protocols (CAN networks, Electrical/EMC requirements, Environmental requirements, FMEA, functional safety analysis -- ISO 26262 norm, etc.)
  • Intermediate knowledge in automotive vehicle electrical system architectures
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles, electrical hardware and software design concepts
  • Knowledge of testing and validation tools
  • Proven record of interpreting requirements from design to production
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams
  • CANALYZER proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum 2+ years' experience in EE Chassis Systems (EPS, BSM, ABS or ESC)
  • Formal training/experience in DFSS, problem solving, quality and reliability
  • Product Design and Release experience

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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