Propulsion Systems Safety & Diagnostics Engineer (OBD / Functional Safety)

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Define and validate safety, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and aftersales requirements for propulsion control systems. Develop diagnostic strategies, DTCs, safety concepts, and analyses (FTA/FMEA/FMEDA). Support functional safety (ISO 26262), testing/validation (HiL), cross-functional integration, regulatory compliance, and aftersales/service documentation.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Product Development and Technology careers at Stellantis offer the chance to drive innovation and embrace bold new challenges as a member of the team responsible for revolutionizing the automotive industry. Today, we're on a new road, with defined goals and renewed energy. You will see it in our attention to quality and performance, and in the groundbreaking designs and technologies that create an unparalleled driving experience for our customers.  Electronic controls are critical to the operation of modern vehicle propulsion systems.  These controls – made up of computer modules, sensors, actuators and software – are tasked to monitor and control vehicle operation to meet safety and emissions requirements while delivering the expected vehicle performance.  Keeping these objectives in mind, Stellantis is looking for qualified Safety, Aftersales & On-Board diagnostic requirements engineers

Stellantis is seeking a Propulsion Systems Safety & Diagnostics Engineer to support the development of safety, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and aftersales requirements for advanced propulsion systems. 


In this role, you will help ensure propulsion control systems are safe, compliant with global regulations, diagnosable, and serviceable across the full vehicle lifecycle. 

You will work across cross-functional engineering teams to enable robust system design, regulatory compliance, and efficient aftersales support. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Support development of safety, OBD, and diagnostic requirements 
  • Assist in diagnostic definition including DTCs, parameters, and test procedures 
  • Support functional safety activities in alignment with ISO 26262 
  • Participate in validation and testing activities 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across software, controls, and integration 

Deliverables 

  • Safety concepts and requirements (TSC) 
  • Diagnostic strategies and DTC definitions 
  • Technical policies and diagnostic specifications 
  • Safety analyses (FTA, FMEA, FMEDA) 
  • Validation plans and compliance documentation 
  • Aftersales and serviceability documentation 

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field 
  • Experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems preferred 
  • Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, Euro 7) 
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced engineering degree 
  • Experience in powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, electrified) 
  • Experience with diagnostic development, calibration tools, or validation (HiL) 
  • Familiarity with Agile, ASPICE, or AUTOSAR 
  • Experience working with suppliers and global regulatory processes 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262)
  • Knowledge of diagnostics and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, Euro 7)
  • Experience with safety analyses (FTA, FMEA, FMEDA)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
  • Advanced engineering degree
  • Experience in powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, electrified)
  • Experience with diagnostic development, calibration tools, or validation (HiL)
  • Familiarity with Agile, ASPICE, or AUTOSAR
  • Experience working with suppliers and global regulatory processes

Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stellantis and has not been reviewed or approved by Stellantis.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
  • Affordable Benefits UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
  • Retirement Support Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.

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104,031 Employees

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Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.

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