Design Systems - Application Engineer.

Company: Stellantis (formerly FCA US, LLC)

Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Type: Temp / Contract
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Pay Range: $39.00/hour

Job Overview

This is a systems-level engineering role supporting advanced controller hardware integration across multiple vehicle programs. The Assistant Chief Engineer acts as a key technical interface between Chief Engineering, Product Release Center, and cross-functional teams including software, controls, and validation.

This position is ideal for a mid-level engineer with strong automotive systems experience who enjoys solving complex integration challenges, improving cross-functional coordination, and driving technical program execution. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring controller hardware systems perform reliably across engine, transmission, and electrified vehicle platforms.

⚙️ What’s the Job? – Responsibilities

• Act as controller hardware system owner at the application and integration level

• Support multiple controller types including ECM, EVCU, and TCM/DTCM (limited scope)

• Serve as key interface between DREs, COEs, software/controls teams, suppliers, validation, and program teams

• Lead and support system-level issue resolution (CQI, GIMS/S2IRRIUS activities)

• Support requirements development, PSK reporting, and program execution tracking

• Coordinate electrical and communication integration (CAN, EE architecture) across modules

• Review DRE design proposals and support DFMEA and DRBFM activities

• Support validation activities (DRBTRs, DVC updates) and track follow-up actions

• Contribute to cost and timing inputs for new programs and engineering changes

• Support cost reduction and value optimization initiatives

• Maintain lessons learned documentation and ensure alignment with technical standards

• Track cross-functional action plans and ensure milestone completion

What’s Needed? – Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred (Mechanical or Mechatronics acceptable with relevant experience)

• 5–10 years of automotive engineering experience

• Prior DRE experience (required as background)

• Strong experience with control modules / controller hardware systems

• Knowledge of electromechanical systems, sensors, and actuators

• Experience with CAN communication protocols and EE architecture

• Familiarity with DFMEA, validation processes, and automotive development workflows

• Exposure to software calibration or controls integration (preferred)

• Systems engineering or technical project leadership experience (preferred)

• Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills

• Ability to ramp quickly and operate independently

What’s in It for Me?

• Opportunity to work on advanced vehicle controller systems across multiple platforms

• High-impact systems engineering role with visibility across engineering functions

• Exposure to cross-domain integration (hardware, software, controls, validation)

• Contract role with potential for conversion to full-time employment

• Dynamic, fast-paced automotive development environment

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

Call to Action

If you're a systems-minded engineer ready to take on a high-impact role in automotive controller hardware integration, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a fast-moving engineering team shaping next-generation vehicle systems.

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