Automotive Field Quality Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, AL seeks Advanced Vehicle Systems Engineer to lead investigation and root-cause analysis of complex customer vehicle issues unresolved after dealer diagnosis. Role spans powertrain, electrical, chassis, and connected vehicle technologies; ability to work onsite at dealerships and remotely.

You will guide cross-functional teams, use CAN/LIN networks, and diagnostic tools (CANalyzer, wiTECH, Stellantis CDA) to validate issues and drive permanent solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative or technical field.
• 5+ years of experience with automotive electronic hardware and/or software, including automotive product design and release, resident engineering, or component manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in structured problem‑solving and advanced root‑cause analysis tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks, including CAN, diagnostic trouble codes, diagnostic procedures, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data analytics tools to identify patterns, trends, and emerging vehicle issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage suppliers, dealers, cross‑functional teams, and all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, and Dealer Service teams to drive issues from initial diagnosis through validated resolution.
• Demonstrate strong triage and root‑cause analysis capabilities across the vehicle ecosystem, including propulsion, electrical, connectivity, and drivetrain systems on ICE, hybrid, and BEV vehicles.
• Locate, interpret, and apply vehicle specifications, schematics, technical documentation, and engineering data to support root‑cause analysis.
• Provide diagnostic direction and mentor others in structured root‑cause methodologies, vehicle diagnostic procedures, and the effective use of specialized tools.
• Document diagnostic findings, supporting evidence, repair recommendations, ownership, and service actions accurately and clearly.

Skills

Advanced root-cause analysis

CAN/LIN bus architectures

CANalyzer

wiTECH

Stellantis CDA

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

PowerNet

Atlantis High/Mid

Job description

Stellantis in Auburn, AL seeks Advanced Vehicle Systems Engineer to lead investigation and root-cause analysis of complex customer vehicle issues unresolved after dealer diagnosis. Role spans powertrain, electrical, chassis, and connected vehicle technologies; ability to work onsite at dealerships and remotely.

You will guide cross-functional teams, use CAN/LIN networks, and diagnostic tools (CANalyzer, wiTECH, Stellantis CDA) to validate issues and drive permanent solutions.