Controls Engineer - OBD

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis seeks an OBD Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer to develop and enhance production algorithms for gasoline engines. You will work with cross‑functional teams, calibration, and systems groups, following the V‑model to ensure quality and robustness of control software.

The role requires designing implementation strategies, validating designs in virtual and physical environments, and delivering technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles.
• Experience in data acquisition, including collecting and processing data.
• Working knowledge of engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products.
• Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features and enhance existing algorithms for gasoline engine controls.
• Interface with systems, calibration, and cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and ensure compliance.
• Implement designs efficiently and validate them against requirements in virtual and physical environments throughout the production process.
• Develop plans, track progress, and present technical reports to management and project chiefs.
• Provide technical guidance and act as an expert in control strategy design.

Skills

IC engine knowledge

Control theory

Data acquisition

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

IBM RTC

AUTOSAR

ASPICE

DFSS/DFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

The OBD Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer is responsible for developing new features and enhancing existing algorithms. This role involves working closely with a cross‑functional team and utilizing various tools (vehicle, HIL, dyno, virtual environments, rapid prototyping) through the V-model software development process to ensure the quality and robustness of production algorithms.

The controls engineer will interface with systems and calibration teams to fully understand requirements, develop implementation strategies, assess compliance and robustness, ensure ease of calibration, and document impacts against regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include implementing designs efficiently and validating them against requirements in both virtual and physical environments throughout the production process. The senior controls engineer is also expected to provide technical guidance, training, and act as an expert in their field of specialization.

Controls algorithm development typically begins as an advanced effort but must ultimately meet program timelines and conform to high‑level functional requirements.

Will ensure projects remain on track by developing plans, tracking progress, and presenting technical reports to management and project chiefs. They will also actively participate in decision‑making regarding control strategy design to achieve functional objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
• Experience in data acquisition, including collecting and processing data
• Working knowledge of engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products
• Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with powertrain development (systems, controls, calibration)
• Proficiency with advanced simulation tools
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (IBM RTC) tools
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes for software development
• Experience with AUTOSAR‑compliant software architecture
• Knowledge of proactive/reactive quality tools (DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.)

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.