Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer – Intermediate

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer to contribute to developing electrified powertrain systems for upcoming vehicles. This role requires a strong foundation in control strategies, excellent teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in a global, fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least one year of experience, and knowledge of vehicle functions and electrified systems. Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink is essential, with opportunities to impact hybrid operating strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant role.
• Exposure to modeling, simulation, or validation.
• Basic understanding of verification activities (MIL/SIL/HIL).

Responsibilities

• Reading high-level requirements related to vehicle behavior.
• Implementing control algorithms in Matlab-Simulink, C, etc.
• Supporting HIL/vehicle validation using ETAS INCA tools.

Skills

Control strategies applied to powertrain subsystems

Problem-solving mindset

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills

Matlab / Simulink knowledge

Basic understanding of electrified systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

C/C++

ETAS INCA

Job description

The Electrified Powertrain Controls Engineer will work within the Centre of Excellence (CoE) within the Product Release Centre (PRC) Electrified Propulsion Controls and contribute to the development of electrified powertrain systems for current and next-generation Stellantis vehicles.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player able to work in a fast-paced environment, with foundational experience in control strategies applied to powertrain subsystems (electric motors, battery, thermal, charging, etc.). The candidate will contribute to the development of hybrid operating strategies in areas such as torque management, energy management, thermal management, monitoring and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Reading high-level requirements related to vehicle-level behavior
• Supporting control algorithm design to meet functional objectives
• Implementing control algorithms in Matlab-Simulink, C, etc.
• Supporting calibration dataset development
• Performing MIL/SIL pre-verification activities
• Supporting code generation and proto build activities
• Supporting HIL/vehicle validation using ETAS INCA tools
• Supporting issue analysis and resolution
• Participating in technical meetings and data analysis
• Supporting documentation and process development
• Supporting Calibration & Application activities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in relevant engineering field
• A minimum of 1 year of experience
• Basic knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions
• Exposure to modeling, simulation, or validation
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Basic understanding of electrified systems and architectures
• Fundamentals of control systems and modeling
• Matlab / Simulink knowledge
• Basic embedded C/C++ understanding
• Exposure to CAN tools and vehicle communication
• Basic understanding of verification activities (MIL/SIL/HIL)
• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a global and fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant engineering field