Power Electronics Charging Subsystem Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of electric vehicle power electronics and electrified vehicle systems/devices for passenger cars and trucks. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will oversee/develop efficient and cost-effective power electronics using cutting edge technologies, the latest test and evaluation equipment/laboratory, and robust simulation tools. He/she will develop power electronic devices DVP & R, define and carry out all required development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives, diagnostics and assure compliance to program goals and participate in supplier assessments and post-test inspection reviews, including detailed failure analysis. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will work closely with the chosen suppliers and manufacturing entities to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and are manufactural without defect. Tested finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will define and carry out all required bench development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will oversee/define and carry out all required bench development /validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals globally for Power Electronics on current and future programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree field
Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics and circuit design and/or development
Some exposure / experience in leadership roles
Thorough understanding of power electronics and devices
DVP&R and DFMEA creation & execution experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of Electrical Engineering standards/protocols, and of power electronics/devices
Understanding of global charging system homologations and diagnostic requirements
Highly motivated and self-starter
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate to higher leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Some exposure / experience in leadership roles
Power electronics / electrical models, simulation experience, and FEA
Power electronics specifications expertise
Electric motor & powertrain controls experience
Design and release experience
Component diagnostics experience
Hybrid / high voltage experience
Supplier program management experience
Experience in ISO 26262 / ASIL Risk Class
Experience in Complete Vehicle development and manufacture
Experience supervising or managing technical personnel
Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams
Experience in launching a complete vehicle
Experience in design release and testing of components and assemblies
Must have a positive “can do” attitude
Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment
Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and lead in the capability growth of the engineering team
Support and develop Technical Area (TA) core competencies
Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices
Lead benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebase
Propose and lead advanced development topics within the GTA
Propose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools and processes
Lead design proposals with set based engineering principles
Lead designs with 6 Sigma design principles
Lead complex problem solving with cross functional teams
Employ technical expertise to lead the engineering development of one or more projects
Lead and support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestones
Lead external support, services and resources supporting the project engineering development
Responsible for work development packages assigned to third parties
Confirm Functional Requirements and project performance targets and assure the targets are achievable
Confirm project cost and timing targets and assure the targets are achievable
Support the Chief Engineer (CE) and contribute to the project resource planning, budget development, and status reporting
Responsible to monitor the SW releases of each of the project development programs on time per the FROP (Feature Roll up Plan)
Responsible for meeting the serial production tact, First Time Quality (FTQ) and ergo targets
Responsible for meeting market region regulations, FMVSS, ECE, HV Charging Global Standards, etc.
Confirm the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) comprehend all project targets and is complete
Confirm the project Design Failure Mode and Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) comprehends all product risks and product usage cases
Support and Promote Project and Operations Collaboration
Lead global development touchpoint and milestone meetings
Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to assure production feasibility
Collaborate with all cross functions to make complex decisions
Collaborate with the Global Technical Area Head (GTAH) to assure concurrent best practice sharing
Collaborate with the other project GTAs
Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditions
Ensure cooperation with project management
Ensure cooperation with all other groups within the area
Secure knowledge of development tools within the group
Ensure training of employees according to the required skills
Escalate problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team members