OBD Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing coverage

Family building benefit

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Vehicle lease program

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an experienced OBD engineer to deliver comprehensive On-Board Diagnostics requirements for our Propulsion Systems. You will interpret regulations and craft engineering requirements for software, controls, and calibration teams across global projects.

Requires 5+ years of experience and hands-on use of DOORS Next, IBM ELM, and MATLAB/Simulink. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Controls Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Proficient with DOORS Next (IBM DNG), IBM ELM, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Understanding of On-Board Diagnostics goals.
• Knowledge of controls, software and CAN communication.
• Familiarity with electrified propulsion system components.

Responsibilities

• Establish methods to deliver OBD technical requirements to internal customers.
• Ensure team templates and processes yield customer-approved OBD work-products.
• Communicate with Propulsion Systems OBD teams and customers.
• Ensure continuity between OBD Fellows, TSRC, and PSO activities.
• Ensure on-time delivery of OBD requirements to customers.

Skills

OBD knowledge

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOORS Next

IBM ELM

MATLAB/Simulink

INCA

Stateflow

Job description

The Propulsion Systems OBD team is dedicated to its mission, "Delivering Global Propulsion System OBD Requirements for Stellantis Integration - with flawless Execution!" The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with experts around the world, interpreting OBD regulations and creating engineering requirements for Stellantis software, controls, and calibration teams. We are looking for talented and self-driven experts that will exceed customers' expectations while inventing, orchestrating, and delivering simplified processes and solutions for the team.

Responsibilities

• Establishing thorough and complete methods to deliver OBD technical requirements to all Stellantis internal customers
• Ensure that processes and templates used by the team are applied to produce Customer approved OBD work-products
• Communicate with teams that support Propulsion Systems OBD (PSO) and its customers
• Verify good continuity and consistency between the activities of the OBD Technical Fellows, Technical Safety & Regulatory Committee (TSRC) and the activities within PSO
• Ensure the on-time delivery of the OBD requirements to customers

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Software or Controls Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Proficient using DOORS Next (IBM DNG), IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), MathWorks MATLAB and Simulink/Stateflow
• Understanding of the goals of On-Board Diagnostics
• Functional understanding controls, software and CAN communication
• Basic proficiency with the major components and functions of an electrified propulsion system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen
• Self-motivated/proactive with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database applications

Preferred Requirements

• Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience presenting to, and communicating directly with Government regulatory agencies
• Previous Stellantis Propulsion Systems experience
• Experience designing and implementing new diagnostics
• 8 years' experience in OBD requirements, controls, testing, validation, or calibration within the electric, gasoline or diesel industry
• INCA, MathWorks MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Minitab, C++ and Visual Basic experience

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. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

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

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 both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

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.

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 characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

EOE / Disability / Veteran