Sub System Functional Designer

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

Within the mechatronics systems engineering team, the Sub System Functional Designer works in a technical domain shaped by technological developments such as electrification and connectivity, increasing regulatory constraints, new customer expectations, and quality-cost challenges. The role is hierarchically attached to the head of the MSCE (Mechatronic Sub-systems Core Engineering) team, which is responsible for Cabin, Visibility, and Carbody Access sub-systems, including exterior lighting, wiping, washing, interior lighting, seat postural comfort, restraint means, and power closure systems. Functionally, the position is attached to one of the Sub-System Architects in the domain.

Working with system architects, geometry, electronics, component designers, safety engineers, and stakeholders such as services, quality, and project teams, the designer supports the design of a portion of a subsystem according to the partitioning defined by the subsystem architect. The role designs the subsystem from functional and dysfunctional perspectives using block, sequence, and activity diagrams, seeking the best compromise based on feedback from the component layer, including diversity and complexity, within design groups. The designer negotiates, breaks down, and defines functional requirements; participates in functional and dysfunctional design arbitrations using the QCTP method; specifies control of the functional scope; develops algorithms in text or model form; and ensures the availability and quality of deliverables. Autonomy is based on experience and status. The main deliverable is subsystem functional specifications, produced quarterly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering, or an equivalent field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive R&D.
• Knowledge of hardware and software electronics.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international environment.
• Curiosity, rigor, and a strong capacity for synthesis.
• Quality assurance mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering, or equivalent acquired through experience.
• Experience in functional design and subsystem architecture.
• Experience in subsystem modeling and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of a portion of the subsystem according to the partitioning defined by the subsystem architect.
• Design the subsystem from functional and dysfunctional perspectives using block diagrams, sequence diagrams, and activity diagrams.
• Work toward the best design compromise using feedback from the component layer, including diversity and complexity, within design groups.
• Negotiate, break down, and define functional requirements.
• Participate in functional and dysfunctional design arbitrations using the QCTP method.
• Specify control of the functional scope.
• Develop algorithms in text or model form.
• Ensure the availability and quality of deliverables.
• Produce subsystem functional specifications quarterly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level