Field Quality Engineer – 12V Battery Systems

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an In-Field Quality Engineer to join the Electrical & Hardware Engineering In-Field Quality organization. The role focuses on identifying, investigating, and resolving in-field quality issues related to 12V battery quality, delivering timely root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative measures with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, and passionate about delivering high‑quality automotive products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive engineering or quality roles.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a solid foundation in root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of CAN communication and familiarity with tools for CAN log analysis.
• Familiarity with Stellantis internal tools such as Quantic, CDA, Vector CANalyzer, CNs, CSMS, Palantir, Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fleet and field data (warranty, connected vehicle data, CAN network logs) to detect emerging electrical issues across the Stellantis North America fleet.
• Autonomously lead triage activities for complex or intermittent issues related to 12V battery performance, electrical system behavior, or ECU functionality, including OTA interactions.
• Become an expert in CAN log and vehicle network data analysis to isolate faults and identify failure mechanisms.
• Capture confirmed issues in the Stellantis issue management system, and support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods (8D, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to develop and validate corrective actions ensuring vehicle milestones are met.
• Track and document issue status in relevant systems and ensure timely resolution and communication of progress.
• Support validation and verification testing to ensure effectiveness of fixes.
• Assist in the preparation of service actions and technical documentation needed for field repairs and dealer communication.
• Support the Quality Management Leader with data analysis, reporting, and field performance reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CANalyzer

Palantir

Databricks

Job description

Stellantis is seeking an In-Field Quality Engineer to join the Electrical & Hardware Engineering In-Field Quality organization. The role focuses on identifying, investigating, and resolving in-field quality issues related to 12V battery quality, delivering timely root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventative measures with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, and passionate about delivering high‑quality automotive products.