Project Responsible - Electrical Thermal Incident Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Company vehicle lease

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an ETI Design Project Responsible to plan, perform, and execute Electrical Thermal Incident assessments for new vehicles, top hats, engines, MCA and serial-life changes. The role ensures ETI work follows established processes, milestones, and assesses thermal risks in electrical components and wiring harnesses.

You will work across engineering, packaging, validation, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams to identify risks, support mitigations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, or related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in thermal incidents involving electrical components and wiring harnesses in vehicles.
• Ability to travel for short-duration assignments within North America; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform ETI assessments for vehicle programs and milestones.
• Validate electrical/electronic components in collaboration with technical teams.
• Support digital analysis of wiring-harness routing to verify design best practices and identify ETI risks.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Routing Quality Design & Validation, wiring-harness DREs, and other engineering stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate issues that may prevent achievement of ETI requirements.
• Prepare and release ETI assessment reports at required milestones.
• Conduct physical ETI checks at production facilities to confirm digital results.
• Escalate blocking issues requiring additional technical support.
• Provide ETI expertise to address serial-life production concerns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ETI processes and standards.

Skills

AC/DC principles

Automotive electrical architectures

Wiring-harness design

BEV/HEV systems

Manufacturing processes

ETI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Automotive Engineering

Job description

The ETI Design Project Responsible is responsible for planning, performing, and executing Electrical Thermal Incident (ETI) assessments for new vehicles, new top hats, new engines, Mid-Cycle Actions (MCA), and serial-life modifications.

The role ensures ETI assessments are completed in accordance with established processes and program milestones. ETI assessments evaluate the risk of thermal incidents associated with electrical and electronic components, wiring harnesses, and their installation within the vehicle.

The position works cross-functionally with engineering, packaging, validation, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams throughout the vehicle lifecycle to identify potential risks, support mitigation activities, and document assessment results.

Key Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Plan and execute ETI assessments in support of assigned vehicle programs and milestones.
• Ensure ETI validation of electrical and electronic components in collaboration with appropriate technical teams.
• Support digital analysis of wiring-harness routing to verify design best practices and identify potential ETI risks.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Routing Quality Design & Validation, wiring-harness DREs, and other engineering stakeholders.
• Identify and elevate issues that may prevent achievement of program or ETI requirements.
• Prepare and release ETI assessment reports at required program milestones.

Industrialization & Production

• Conduct physical ETI checks at production facilities to confirm results of digital analyses, including participation in Gemba Walks.
• Contribute to safety assessments for identified deviations or potential risks.
• Escalate blocking issues requiring resolution or additional technical support.
• Prepare and release ETI assessment reports throughout the industrialization process.

Serial-Life Support

• Support Plant Quality Engineers and Routing Quality Design & Validation teams with risk assessments for serial-life issues.
• Participate in recurring Gemba Walks at assigned manufacturing facilities.
• Provide ETI expertise to support the evaluation and resolution of production-related concerns.

Process Improvement & Technical Support

• Contribute to continuous improvement of the ETI assessment process and applicable design standards through lessons learned.
• Support ETI field investigations and laboratory analyses.
• Promote consistent application of ETI assessment methodologies and technical standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Related technical discipline
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal incidents associated with electrical and electronic components and wiring harnesses in vehicles
• Ability to travel for short-duration assignments within North America.
• English-language proficiency is required.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of AC/DC electrical principles.
• Understanding of automotive electrical architectures.
• Knowledge of wiring-harness design.
• Understanding of BEV and HEV systems.
• Basic knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes.
• ETI-specific technical knowledge will be supported through dedicated training.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and technical disciplines.
• Project and priority management.
• Continuous-improvement mindset.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated and able to work with appropriate independence.
• Open-minded approach to technical collaboration and problem resolution.

Key Working Relationships

This role works closely with:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Wiring Harness Engineering
• Packaging
• Routing Quality Design & Validation
• Plant Quality Engineering
• Manufacturing
• ETI Laboratory and Field Analysis teams

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.