Company Overview
Stellantis is a leading global automaker and mobility provider that offers clean, connected, affordable and safe mobility solutions. Our Company's strength lies in the breadth of our iconic brand portfolio, the diversity and passion of our people, and our deep roots in the communities in which we operate. Our ambitious electrification and software strategies and the creation of an innovative ecosystem of strategic, game-changing partnerships are driving our transformation to a sustainable mobility tech company.
The driving force behind us is the diverse and talented group of men and women around the world who bring their passion and experience to their work every day. And while we are a truly global organization, we remain deeply rooted in the communities in which we operate and where our colleagues live and work.
With industrial operations in nearly 30 countries, Stellantis could consistently exceed the evolving needs and expectations of consumers in more than 130 markets, while creating superior value for all stakeholders.
Job Description
We are looking for an Core Team Engineer to join our EHE – HWE function. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and validation of Access Sub-System components (Passive Entry/Passive Start systems), ensuring delivery in line with quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives. You will ensure compliance with technical requirements and actively support the global function in all transversal activities related to the Access Sub-System.
Responsibilities
- Lead the definition and maintenance of technical specifications for the Access Sub-system components (HW, SW, Mech) and ensure the development of the relevant technical documentation, including the source package
- Supervise and directly support the development activities
- Supervise and directly support the Access sub-system validation activities
- Report development & validation status to management and define and implement recovery plans if needed
- Take care of technical/technological innovation within your area of responsibility to meet functional objectives
- Develop technical standards, design methods/calculations, and the necessary documentation in your area of expertise, representing the company's reference in your discipline
- Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, technology scouting, and supplier know-how assessment through technical investigations
- Ensure the economic evaluation of costs and investments at component/system level, cost variation assessment, and control of buy investments during the entire product life cycle
- Take an active part in content/archetype definition and optimization of the component/system, and meet VOC (Voice of Customer) objectives in technical specifications, overseeing the adequacy of vehicle content/performance
- Work with Purchasing to develop a strategic sourcing strategy with proven suppliers who meet validation/design requirements
- Be accountable for the design and performance review within your own region
- Lead and execute the technical evaluation of components during the RFQ phase
- Lead the technology roadmap
- Perform quality assessment reviews to ensure variation/failure modes are addressed in the global BOM strategy
- Guarantee conformity to internal control system rules within your responsibilities
- Support product diversity definition per KPI requirements together with the Vehicle Program team and supply base
- Own DFMEA, lessons learned, best practices, and other core documentation for access components
- Perform issue troubleshooting and resolution, both during the development phase and the maintenance phase
- Support and actively propose cost reduction ideas
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent scientific discipline
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in the same role at another automotive OEM, or as a Validation Engineer for Passive Entry/Passive Start systems at an OEM or OEM supplier
- Strong knowledge of automotive E/E architectures
- Ability to define test cases and test plans from requirements
- Experience in ECU and system validation (HiL, bench, vehicle)
- Proficiency with CANoe/CANalyzer in a validation environment
- Hands-on experience with lab/validation instruments
- Knowledge of diagnostics (UDS, DTC analysis, CAN communication debugging)
- Ability to perform integration and validation of supplier components
- Experience in issue analysis, debugging, and root cause identification
- Familiarity with test automation and scripting (Python, CAPL, etc.)
- Basic automotive technical knowledge (environmental, electrical, EMC, good engineering rules, design and packaging FMEA, drawing verification, reliability)
- Electronic component development engineering knowledge
- Basic engineering knowledge of mechanical components and plastic materials (tolerances, processes, moulds, tooling, etc.)
- Knowledge of major automotive suppliers' portfolios and benchmarking
- Very good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Language skills: Italian and English (min. B2)
- Leadership skills to lead a matrix team
- Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios
- Ability to work in a team environment, as both a team player and a task leader
- Highly motivated, with a proactive attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to travel in case of business needs (valid driving licence required)
Nice to have
- Previous experience in project management for automotive components
- Experience with Vector tools (VN, VT System); CAPL scripting is a plus
- French language skills
Experience Level
- Middle/Senior (5-8 years of experience).
Offer:
- Salary range: from €45.000 to €50.000, that will be defined depending on the level of adherence of the candidate to the job requirements
- Collective Agreement: In accordance with the provisions of the Specific Collective Labour Agreement (CCSL – CNEL code: CO10), and in particular with regard to the classification within the third professional area.
