Application Engineer - Transmission & Driveline
Stellantis
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Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking an Application Engineer to manage the external interfaces between the transmission and vehicle platform, translating torque, NVH, and mass requirements into practical design decisions while coordinating CE/COE teams.
You will own the Applications Matrix across programs, lead build-readiness, support pilot builds and EOL testing, and collaborate with suppliers and assembly plants across North America.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of transmission/driveline experience.
- Strong knowledge of powertrain, engine, and transmission operation.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects with travel to Canada and Mexico.
- Preferred: Master's degree and DFSS/CFD/CAE exposure, DFMEA, DVP&R, manufacturing/quality know-how.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the Applications Matrix across programs and vehicle platforms.
- Coordinate packaging studies, advances adaptation studies, and torque transmission requirements.
- Lead vehicle requirements negotiation against transmission capabilities.
- Define and track functional objectives for vehicle, system, and subsystems.
- Coordinate design work including torque converters, LV/HV connections, cooling, and calibration.
- Support plants, pilot builds, ED&D requests, and build-related logistics.
- Lead build-readiness activities and manage supplier/assembly interactions.
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The Application Engineer manages the external interfaces between the transmission and vehicle platform, including packaging and functional requirements, and uses the CE/COE organizations to drive decisions affecting the transmission.
- Own and develop the Applications Matrix across programs, variants, and vehicle platforms.
- Coordinate vehicle packaging and clearance studies and lead advanced adaptation studies.
- Negotiate vehicle requirements against transmission capabilities and limitations.
- Own the Transmission Technical Specification (TTS) and communicate application requirements such as torque, NVH, fuel economy, tire size, final-drive ratio, and mass.
- Define and track vehicle, system, and subsystem functional objectives.
- Coordinate application-specific designs including torque converters, dampers, vents, LV/HV connections, brackets, transmission oil cooling, PIM/e-motor integration, controls, and calibration.
- Support vehicle assembly plants, pilot builds, EOL testing, VIN marking, and build issues.
- Lead build-readiness activities, prototype hardware procurement, ED&D requests, BRT prototype orders, and build-related transmission/parts logistics.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree field
- A minimum of 5 years of transmission/driveline experience
- Working knowledge of powertrain, engine, and transmission operation.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Some supplier and assembly-plant travel, including Canada and Mexico
- Master's Degree
- DFSS/Shainin Green or Black Belt, CAE/CFD experience, hands-on mechanical experience, electric-motor experience, DFMEA, DVP&R, and manufacturing/quality knowledge
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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