Stellantis

Senior Automotive Hardware Architect - Propulsion Controller

Stellantis • $120K — $150K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Telecommunication, or equivalent Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive embedded electronics design or hardware/system architecture role
  • Knowledge and experience with propulsion and battery domain ECU design and testing
  • Strong teamwork spirit with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a global team environment

Responsibilities

  • Select and recommend next-generation semiconductor solutions for vehicle powertrains
  • Collaborate closely with architecture, safety engineers, and purchasing teams for component selection
  • Propose application-specific critical electronic components for EV applications
  • Benchmark new semiconductor technology for the product roadmap
  • Lead the semiconductor sourcing process from requirement capture to supplier assessment
  • Drive hardware architecture decisions for scalable, reusable, and cost-optimized systems
  • Participate in a cross-functional agile team to prioritize and deploy components

Benefits

  • Work in a leading-edge automotive environment
  • Collaboration with renowned silicon vendor partners
  • Opportunity to influence next-generation technology in propulsion systems
  • Engagement with a dynamic, cross-functional team
  • Exposure to advanced automotive safety and quality standards
Full Job Description
  • Specialized in selecting and recommending next generation semiconductor solution for centralized electronic brains that control electric, internal combustion and Hybrid vehicle powertrains (traction inverters, battery management, and DC-DC converters) and ensuring high-quality, seamless integration with vehicle technology.
  • This role involves working closely with vehicle Architecture/system Design (HW/SW), safety engineer & Buyer/purchasing ensuring that the chosen components meet the performance, reliability, and cost (QCTP) requirements of the applications.
  • Technical expertise in recommending and proposing the application specific (Propulsion) critical electronic components such as MCU/MPU, SBC/PMIC, Power FETs (SiC, GaN.), LSD/HSD/H-bridge etc., Power line communication (PLC) for EV charging application and other communication transceivers (CAN, LIN & Ethernet) etc...
  • Benchmarking the new semiconductor technology and introduce in STLA Propulsion product roadmap.
  • Specialized in leading the semiconductor Sourcing process (RFI/RFC/RFQ)From Technical requirements capture to until supplier technical assessment/shortlist.
  • Familiarity with relevant automotive safety, security and quality standards, such as ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100.
  • Work proactively with silicon vendor partners to drive design features and technology road map.
  • Support HW Engineering group during advanced design phases, system architecture definitions and ECU development / Qualifications.
  • Drive the HW architecture decision for the next generation STLA Propulsion Controller system/hardware architecture, taking consideration of key KPIs that deliver scalable, reusable and cost optimized platforms.
  • Collaborate in a Scaled Agile product delivery team, comprised of cross-functional company peers to continuously prioritize, refine, and deploy component.
  • Understand Stellantis Propulsion domain team requirements, project milestones, technology relevance.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics, Telecommunication, or equivalent Engineering
  • A minimum 5 years of experience in automotive embedded electronics designs or hardware/system architecture role
  • Knowledge/Experience of propulsion and battery domain ECU design, development, and testing.
  • Strong teamwork spirit; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently in a global team environment.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in industrial or automotive (preferred) area (TIER1, TIER2)
  • Experience in Power electronics and EV application.
  • Knowledge of safety standards including ISO 26262, Euro NAP, and Security regulations
  • Solid understanding of embedded electronics design constraints at the component and system level.


Critical Character Traits to Ensure Success:
  • Be curious
  • Ability to think outside-the-box in high pressure situations
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Detail oriented problem-solver
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently given minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and task leader
  • Respect and understanding of the Customer/Supplier relationship while embracing partnership
  • Ability to present concepts/strategies/project status to large groups

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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