Instrument Panel Cluster – Design Release Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Competitive retirement savings plans

Income protection options

Company vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A well-known automotive company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is seeking a Design Release Engineer. The role involves mechanical design, software validation, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in developing automotive electronics. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, generous paid time off, and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with automotive electronic ECU development.
• Master’s degree with 3 years of experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mechanical design and software development.
• Interface with systems to ensure compliance and performance metrics.
• Conduct component DFMEA and manage component suppliers.

Skills

Embedded software management

Mechanical design and packaging

Test bench setup with CANoe

Automotive ECU development

Knowledge of Ethernet, LIN, CAN protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Instrument Panel Cluster – Design Release Engineer

Location: 800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. 40 hours/week. If offered employment, must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mechanical design, development, packaging, software development, software validation, testing, calibration, and releasing components.
• Interface with systems, software and validation groups to ensure all requirements, compliance and performance metrics are achieved.
• Develop component level specifications; participate in Product Assurance Planning (Program Management); manage component suppliers.
• Conduct component DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DVRR (Design Validation and Reliability Report), and Timing Proactive Quality Plan.
• Participate in Reactive Quality Problem Solving; support Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off (PS) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis) reviews.
• Responsible for releasing components via Change Management System (CNs) and coordinate with EMEA, APAC and LATAM counterparts on global commonality.
• Up to 20% domestic travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5 years of experience in the offered or related position; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in the offered or related position.
• Experience with developing or managing embedded software; mechanical design and packaging; setting up test benches with CANoe; working with IP Cluster regulatory and compliance requirements; experience with Ethernet, LIN, and CAN/CAN-FD protocols.
• 1 year of automotive electronic ECU development and releasing experience.

Other

• Job Site: 800 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, MI 48326.
• Anything above is subject to legal right to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Family Building Benefit, including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including company shut-down Dec 24 – Jan 1), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: employer match on 401(k), Roth, and Catch-Up plans; employer contributions even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles; discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, 18 paid volunteer hours per year.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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 protected characteristic. We believe diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company.

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