Lead Electronic Throttle Control Engineer - Design & Release

Stellantis NV; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an Electronic Throttle Control & Actuator Lead Design & Release Engineer to drive end-to-end design, validation, and production release of ETC systems and throttle actuators across multiple engine families.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate supplier activities, and ensure robust, cost-effective, and safe solutions meeting performance targets and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in electronic throttle control and actuator design.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE/CFD/FEA/GD&T.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Define and approve DV/PV test plans for electronic throttle systems and actuators.
• Lead bench, environmental, EMC, vibration, and vehicle-level testing.
• Analyze test data, lead root-cause investigations, and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure validation coverage for performance, durability, safety, and diagnostics.
• Lead technical engagement with Tier1 and Tier2 suppliers; review DVP&R and PPAP; support launch and QA initiatives.

Skills

Electronic throttle control

Actuator design

DFMEA

APQP

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD

CAE

CFD

FEA

GD&T

Job description

Stellantis NV is seeking an Electronic Throttle Control & Actuator Lead Design & Release Engineer to drive end-to-end design, validation, and production release of ETC systems and throttle actuators across multiple engine families.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate supplier activities, and ensure robust, cost-effective, and safe solutions meeting performance targets and regulatory requirements.