OBD - Controls Engineer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The OBD 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 senior 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university
• Up to 1 year of experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• developing new features
• enhancing existing algorithms
• interface with systems and calibration teams to fully understand requirements
• develop implementation strategies
• assess compliance and robustness
• ensure ease of calibration
• document impacts against regulatory requirements
• implement designs efficiently
• validate designs against requirements in both virtual and physical environments throughout the production process
• provide technical guidance
• provide training
• develop plans
• track progress
• present technical reports to management and project chiefs
• actively participate in decision-making regarding control strategy design to achieve functional objectives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees