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 ensure potential customer issues are identified, reported, and resolved before product launch. The position supports hands-on vehicle evaluations and analysis of vehicle data, investigates technical issues, documents findings, and presents issues to senior leadership, release engineers, and management. The role is 100% on site at Chelsea Proving Grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related degree.
At least 3 years of automotive industry experience or related experience.
Strong understanding of automotive and vehicle fundamentals, specifically electrical and powertrain systems.
Strong 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 self-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 (RCA) for technical vehicle issues.
Triage check-engine lights (CELs) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to identify root causes and contributing factors, 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 by documenting the issue, the condition of surrounding parts, and the 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 replacement-part requests.
Upgrade components, document installation time, provide clear and detailed work orders explaining installation guidance, and review the vehicle before returning it to testing.
Assist with analysis of all 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.