Durability Engineer

Stellantis•Chelsea, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Durability Engineer serves as the voice of the customer and is responsible for vehicle durability testing to identify, report, and resolve potential customer issues before product launch. The position supports vehicle testing and technical issue investigation, including initial root-cause analysis, diagnostic triage, inspection and assessment of component failures, and review of vehicle data. The engineer documents findings, coordinates component upgrades, and communicates identified issues to engineering teams and leadership. This role is 100% on site at Chelsea Proving Grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
Minimum of 3 years of automotive industry or related experience.
Strong understanding of automotive and vehicle fundamentals, specifically electrical and powertrain systems.
High level of problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of corporate systems, including Vector tools, Dealer Connect, and CDA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and directed.
Effective presentation and public-speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in using vehicle diagnostic tools to assist with root-cause analysis.
Strong knowledge of CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, and LIN protocols.

Responsibilities

Support vehicle durability testing and provide initial root-cause analysis for technical vehicle issues.
Triage CELs and DTCs to identify root causes and contributors, including wiring, hardware, or software; provide vehicle software-level scan reports and incident timestamps for Aptiv data logger review.
Update vehicles with the latest software releases.
Review driver comments to identify issues and initiate root-cause analysis.
Inspect vehicles daily or weekly to identify component deterioration and potential failures.
Assess component failures and document the issue, surrounding-part condition, and potential sequence of events leading to failure.
Document issues in PGTIS (Engineering Notes) and share findings at weekly pending issues meetings, including photos, torque data, component test cycles or mileage, issue severity, and requests for replacement parts.
Upgrade components, document installation time, provide clear and detailed work-order guidance, and review work before vehicles return to testing.
Assist with analysis of vehicle data.
Conduct hands-on vehicle evaluations throughout testing.
Report and document vehicle issues and observations.
Ensure compliance with common business practices.
Present identified vehicle issues to senior leadership, release engineers, and management.