Torque Management Controls Specialist

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Electrified Propulsion Powertrain team is seeking an Electrified Powertrain Controls Specialist to define system-level strategies, architecture, and delivery of advanced electrified powertrain systems. You will lead cross-program integration across STLA, BEV, REEV, HEV, and drive innovation in torque coordination, energy optimization, diagnostics, and advanced control approaches.

This role requires strong control systems expertise and proven leadership, interfacing with global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field
• 8 years of experience in controls/software engineering
• Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems
• Proven leadership in delivering production systems
• Strong influence across organizations

Responsibilities

• Define control strategies and architecture at system/vehicle level
• Lead development and integration across multiple programs (STLA, BEV, REEV, HEV)
• Drive complex algorithm design and optimization
• Ensure robustness through full V-cycle (MIL/SIL/HIL/vehicle)
• Lead resolution of critical issues and crisis situations
• Define standards, methods, and best practices
• Drive innovation (advanced control, AI/optimization approaches)
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching
• Interface with leadership and global stakeholders

Skills

Controls expertise

Leadership

Propulsion controls

System integration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Model-based development

Embedded software

Job description

The Electrified Powertrain Controls Specialist serve as a technical leader within the PRC Electrified Propulsion Controls CoE, driving the development strategy, architecture, and delivery of advanced electrified powertrain systems.

The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in control systems with deep knowledge of electrified propulsion, capable of defining system-level strategies across multiple programs.

This role is responsible for defining control architectures, leading complex system integration, and driving innovation in areas such as torque coordination, energy optimization, thermal management, charging strategies, diagnostics, and advanced control approaches.

The most important activities assigned are:

• Define control strategies and architecture at system/vehicle level
• Lead development and integration across multiple programs (STLA, BEV, REEV, HEV)
• Drive complex algorithm design and optimization
• Ensure robustness through full V-cycle (MIL/SIL/HIL/vehicle)
• Lead resolution of critical issues and crisis situations
• Define standards, methods, and best practices
• Drive innovation (advanced control, AI/optimization approaches)
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching
• Interface with leadership and global stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
• 8 years of experience in controls/software engineering
• Recognized expertise in propulsion control systems
• Proven leadership in delivering production systems
• Strong influence across organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• Deep expertise in electrified powertrain systems and architectures
• Advanced control theory and system optimization
• Expert-level model-based development and embedded software
• End-to-end V-cycle ownership
• Extensive experience with validation, calibration, and diagnostics
• Strong system integration and vehicle-level performance understanding
• Technical authority and decision-making capability
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams
• Strong executive communication and reporting
• Ability to lead crisis resolution and production issues
• Strategic thinking and roadmap definition

The Electrified Powertrain Controls Specialist serve as a technical leader within the PRC Electrified Propulsion Controls CoE, driving the development strategy, architecture, and delivery of advanced electrified powertrain systems.

The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in control systems with deep knowledge of electrified propulsion, capable of defining system-level strategies across multiple programs.

This role is responsible for defining control architectures, leading complex system integration, and driving innovation in areas such as torque coordination, energy optimization, thermal management, charging strategies, diagnostics, and advanced control approaches.

The most important activities assigned are:

• Define control strategies and architecture at system/vehicle level
• Lead development and integration across multiple programs (STLA, BEV, REEV, HEV)
• Drive complex algorithm design and optimization
• Ensure robustness through full V-cycle (MIL/SIL/HIL/vehicle)
• Lead resolution of critical issues and crisis situations
• Define standards, methods, and best practices
• Drive innovation (advanced control, AI/optimization approaches)
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and coaching
• Interface with leadership and global stakeholders

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.