ADAS Design Release Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The ADAS Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and release of Advanced Driver Assist components, including long- and short-range radar, human- and machine-vision cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and associated processing ECUs. The role manages program and supplier activities and works with ADAS Functional Integration engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex ADAS systems. The engineer leads component release activities throughout the vehicle program lifecycle, from specifications and sourcing through engineering change management, validation, launch support, and warranty response. The role also identifies and manages program risks, maintains mitigation plans, and provides frequent updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 1 year of design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules).
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment and work with minimal direction.
Experience with at least one of DFMEA, PFMEA, DVPR, DV, PV, or validation.
Logical thinking and ability to work through complex issues toward resolution.
Detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs.
Excellent program management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with design, development, and release of ADAS systems or components.
Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs.
Familiarity with CAN, LIN, and LVDS communication protocols and troubleshooting tools.
Experience with root-cause and DFSS techniques, including is-is-not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, and fishbone/fault-tree analysis.
Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and suppliers.
Track open issues and proactively resolve them.
Deliver to vehicle program milestones and manage cradle-to-grave release activities, including specifications, sourcing documents, engineering change management, requirements clarification, cross-functional alignment, and program development timelines.
Lead component packaging and component/system hardware and software validation plans.
Develop ECU diagnostics and conduct hardware and software design reviews.
Author, review, and approve FMEAs and DVPRs; conduct PFMEA reviews and review process standards.
Support in-plant calibrations and vehicle launches, including developing safe-launch plans.
Identify quality improvements, respond rapidly to warranty issues, and pursue technical cost reductions.
Identify risks and maintain detailed risk assessment, mitigation, and management plans, with frequent updates to senior leadership.
Work with ADAS Functional Integration engineers and cross-functional teams to execute and validate complex ADAS systems.