In-Field Quality Engineer, 12V Battery Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Disability & life insurance

Company vehicle lease program

Family building support

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an In-Field Quality Engineer to join the Electrical & Hardware Engineering In-Field Quality organization. The successful candidate will identify, investigate, and resolve in-field quality issues related to electrical and electronic systems impacting 12V battery quality across the North America fleet.

This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and teamwork to deliver root cause analyses, corrective actions, and preventative measures with engineering colleagues and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience 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
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical architectures and ECU interaction
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze fleet and field data (warranty, CAN logs) to detect electrical issues across the Stellantis North America fleet.
• Lead triage activities for complex 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.
• Capture confirmed issues in the Stellantis issue management system with clear, detailed descriptions to enable resolution; support root cause investigations with structured methods (8D, Fishbone, FTA).
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to develop and validate corrective actions ensuring 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 implemented fixes.
• Assist in the preparation of service actions and technical documentation for field repairs and dealer communication.
• Support the Quality Management Leader with data analysis, reporting, and field performance reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

CAN knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CAN log analysis tools

Palantir

Vector CANalyzer

CDA

Quantic

Databricks

Job description

Stellantis is seeking an In-Field Quality Engineer to join the Electrical & Hardware Engineering In-Field Quality organization. The successful candidate will identify, investigate, and resolve in-field quality issues related to electrical and electronic systems impacting 12V battery quality across the North America fleet.

This hands-on role requires strong analytical skills and teamwork to deliver root cause analyses, corrective actions, and preventative measures with engineering colleagues and