PE Charging System Subject Matter Expert

Stellantis
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills

Engineering
Full-time
power electronics
electric vehicle systems
validation testing

Our job summary

The PE Charging System Subject Matter Expert leads the development, validation, and testing of power electronics and electrified vehicle systems for passenger cars and trucks, ensuring compliance with global standards and quality objectives. This role includes mentoring engineers, driving continuous improvement, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams, and managing project milestones and technical strategies. The SME also supports production launch, evaluates failures, recommends product changes, and contributes to global best practices for power electronics charging systems.

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for the development and validation of electric vehicle power electronics and electrified vehicle systems/devices for passenger cars and trucks. The candidate will develop power electronic devices DVP & R, define and carry out all required development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives, and assure compliance to program goals and participate in supplier assessments and post-test inspection reviews, including detailed failure analysis and will work closely with the chosen suppliers and manufacturing entities to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and are manufactured without defect, will test finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. The candidate will also define and carry out all required bench development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals per Global requirements and will develop common best practices globally for all the Power Electronics Charging System component commodities.

The candidate will also mentor and train Development Engineers in Power Electronics hardware design topology, analyze projects to ensure projects achieve best practice performance, drive for strategies that meet regulatory requirements while working with the quality department to define hardware limits and/or component test cycle creation for ED/DV/PV testing, will keep up-to-date with best practices across the industry and work to implement these practices across global Stellantis applications, will recommend Power Electronics strategies and technologies to meet future global requirements, Lead technical problem solving to find technical solutions to systemic challenges during DVP & R development, work to improve methods and processes to make component development more efficient through the use of virtual hardware development, work with the quality department to identify top issues and develop countermeasures urgently and will provide expert technical support for production-launch engineers and consultations for technical leadership for the Center of Excellence teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibility:

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

Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting:

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 FRD 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) comprehends 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
Manage project TA according to the agreed head count, budget, and outside service or support plan

Project Related Interface:

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

Employee Related Tasks:

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

Special Knowledge / Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred
Six Sigma certification preferred
Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer

Our Benefits -- Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage -- ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:

An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

Tuition reimbursement
Student loan refinancing programs
18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!
When you join us, you're not just building a career -- you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

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