Join a forward-thinking engineering team shaping the future of automotive propulsion systems. This role sits at the intersection of functional safety, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and aftersales engineering and ensures vehicles meet global regulatory requirements while delivering performance, reliability, and serviceability across the full lifecycle. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will lead system-level requirements, influence critical design decisions, and collaborate across engineering, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead system-level functional safety, OBD, and aftersales requirements definition for propulsion systems
- Own the functional safety lifecycle including safety concepts, safety cases, and assessments (ISO 26262)
- Define and approve diagnostic strategies to ensure regulatory compliance (CARB, Euro 7, UN156)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and regulatory stakeholders
- Drive technical decision-making and mentor engineering team members
- Ensure serviceability and diagnostic readiness across propulsion system components
Typical Deliverables
- Technical safety concepts (TSC) and requirements
- Diagnostic strategies, DTC definitions, and diagnostic matrices
- Safety analyses (HARA, FTA, FMEA, FMEDA)
- Validation plans and compliance documentation
- Technical policies and diagnostic specifications
- Aftersales and serviceability documentation
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field
- Min 8 years of experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, UN156, 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
- Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive systems, propulsion or embedded control systems
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262), diagnostics, and OBD regulations (CARB CCR 1968.2, UN156, Euro 7)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- 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
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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.
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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.
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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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What We Do
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.
