HVAC Controls Requirements Core Team Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company Vehicle Lease

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Volunteer hours

Zusammenfassung

Stellantis N.V. in Michigan seeks an HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer to own climate control software and calibration requirements for next‑generation vehicles.

You will work with systems, software, calibration, validation, and supplier teams to define requirements that deliver comfort, energy efficiency, and thermal management for conventional, hybrid, and EV applications. The role translates customer and vehicle needs into clear, testable requirements, identifies gaps early, leads reviews,

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related degree field.
• A minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with requirements development, systems engineering, or embedded controls development within automotive applications.
• Familiarity with CAN and LIN networks and automotive system interactions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Own HVAC controls feature requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Develop clear, testable, traceable requirements for climate comfort and energy optimization.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle requirements to software and validation.
• Collaborate with software, calibration, validation, program, and supplier teams.
• Lead requirements reviews, change management, and configuration management.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risks; drive resolution across development.
• Support root cause investigations by evaluating requirements coverage.
• Capture lessons learned and improve HVAC controls requirements and processes.

Kenntnisse

Requirements development

Systems engineering

Embedded controls

CAN/LIN networks

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape

INCA

DOORS

Polarion

Rational Change

RTC

Jobbeschreibung

As an HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer, you will own the development and management of HVAC control software and calibration requirements for next-generation Stellantis vehicles. You will work across systems, software, calibration, validation, and supplier teams to define requirements that deliver climate comfort, energy efficiency, and thermal management performance for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicle applications.

This role is best suited for an engineer who can translate customer, vehicle, and system needs into clear, testable requirements, identify gaps early in development, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams to support successful software and calibration releases.

The Candidate will:

• Serve as the technical owner for assigned HVAC controls feature requirements and maintain requirements integrity throughout the product development lifecycle
• Develop clear, testable, and traceable requirements supporting climate comfort, energy optimization, thermal management, and heat pump control strategies
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from vehicle and system requirements through software implementation, calibration development, validation, and production release
• Collaborate with software, calibration, validation, program, and supplier teams to align requirements with vehicle‑level performance objectives and program milestones
• Lead requirements reviews, approval activities, change management, and configuration management processes
• Identify requirement gaps, inconsistencies, and integration risks and drive resolution across the development lifecycle
• Support root cause investigations by evaluating requirements coverage and identifying opportunities for improved controls performance
• Capture lessons learned and continuously improve HVAC controls requirements, development processes, and engineering best practices

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering or related degree field
• A minimum of 5 years of automotive engineering experience
• Experience with requirements development, systems engineering, or embedded controls development within automotive applications
• Familiarity with CAN and LIN networks and automotive system interactions
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Experience with HVAC controls, thermal management, heat pump systems, or electrified vehicle climate strategies
• Experience with requirements management and change management tools such as IBM Rational Change, RTC, DOORS, Polarion, or equivalent
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, INCA, CANape, or related engineering tools
• Experience supporting MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle‑level development and validation activities
• Knowledge of automotive software development processes, requirements traceability, and structured problem‑solving methods
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in a fast‑paced product development environment

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well‑being Coverage

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.

Generous Paid Time Off

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.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch‑Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

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.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

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

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.