Vehicle Features & Energy Conversion Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn Hills is seeking a Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer to design and enhance production algorithms for engine control systems. The role collaborates with a cross-functional team across vehicle, HIL, dyno, and virtual environments to ensure robust implementations.

The successful candidate will validate designs against requirements, provide technical guidance, and contribute to control strategy decisions that meet program timelines and high-level functional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines.
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles.
• Experience in data acquisition and data processing.
• Working knowledge of engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Teamwork and ability to work independently; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop features and enhance algorithms for gasoline engine controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across vehicle, HIL, dyno, virtual environments and rapid prototyping.
• Interface with systems and calibration teams to implement strategies and validate against requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and act as subject matter expert.
• Develop plans, track progress, and present technical reports to management and project chiefs.
• Participate in decision-making regarding control strategy design to meet objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

IBM RTC

AUTOSAR

ASPICE

DFMEA/DFSS tools

Job description

The Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer is responsible for developing new features and enhancing existing algorithms. This role involves working closely with a cross‑functional team and utilizing various tools (vehicle, HIL, dyno, virtual environments, rapid prototyping) through the V-model software development process to ensure the quality and robustness of production algorithms.

The controls engineer will interface with systems and calibration teams to fully understand requirements, develop implementation strategies, assess compliance and robustness, ensure ease of calibration, and document impacts against regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include implementing designs efficiently and validating them against requirements in both virtual and physical environments throughout the production process. The controls engineer is also expected to provide technical guidance, training, and act as an expert in their field of specialization.

Controls algorithm development typically begins as an advanced effort but must ultimately meet program timelines and conform to high‑level functional requirements.

The successful candidate will ensure projects remain on track by developing plans, tracking progress, and presenting technical reports to management and project chiefs. They will also actively participate in decision‑making regarding control strategy design to achieve functional objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of internal combustion engines
• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
• Experience in data acquisition, including collecting and processing data
• Working knowledge of engine development, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products
• Outstanding problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with powertrain development (systems, controls, calibration)
• Proficiency with advanced simulation tools
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (IBM RTC) tools
• Familiarity with ASPICE processes for software development
• Experience with AUTOSAR‑compliant software architecture
• Knowledge of proactive/reactive quality tools (DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc)

The Gasoline Engine Controls Development Engineer is responsible for developing new features and enhancing existing algorithms. This role involves working closely with a cross‑functional team and utilizing various tools (vehicle, HIL, dyno, virtual environments, rapid prototyping) through the V-model software development process to ensure the quality and robustness of production algorithms.

The controls engineer will interface with systems and calibration teams to fully understand requirements, develop implementation strategies, assess compliance and robustness, ensure ease of calibration, and document impacts against regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include implementing designs efficiently and validating them against requirements in both virtual and physical environments throughout the production process. The controls engineer is also expected to provide technical guidance, training, and act as an expert in their field of specialization.

Controls algorithm development typically begins as an advanced effort but must ultimately meet program timelines and conform to high‑level functional requirements.

The successful candidate will ensure projects remain on track by developing plans, tracking progress, and presenting technical reports to management and project chiefs. They will also actively participate in decision‑making regarding control strategy design to achieve functional objectives.

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.