The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of electric vehicle power electronics and electrified vehicle systems/devices for passenger cars and trucks. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will oversee/develop efficient and cost-effective power electronics using cutting edge technologies, the latest test and evaluation equipment/laboratory, and robust simulation tools. He/she will develop power electronic devices DVP & R, define and carry out all required development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives, diagnostics and assure compliance to program goals and participate in supplier assessments and post-test inspection reviews, including detailed failure analysis. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will work closely with the chosen suppliers and manufacturing entities to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and are manufactural without defect. Tested finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will define and carry out all required bench development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals.

 

 

The PE Charging Subsystem Engineer will oversee/define and carry out all required bench development /validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals globally for Power Electronics on current and future programs.

 

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 Functional 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) comprehend 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 

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  Position may require local, domestic and international travel – less than 20% domestic + international 

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 per year.

FCA Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation for people with accessibility needs due to disabilities in all aspects of
the hiring process. If you request an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs due to disability.

The position is for an existing vacancy. 

We may use AI to screen applicants.

Basic Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree field Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics and circuit design and/or development Some exposure / experience in leadership roles Thorough understanding of power electronics and devices DVP&R and DFMEA creation & execution experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Understanding of Electrical Engineering standards/protocols, and of power electronics/devices Understanding of global charging system homologations and diagnostic requirements Highly motivated and self-starter Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated ability to communicate to higher leadership 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering  Some exposure / experience in leadership roles Power electronics / electrical models, simulation experience, and FEA Power electronics specifications expertise Electric motor & powertrain controls experience Design and release experience Component diagnostics experience Hybrid / high voltage experience Supplier program management experience Experience in ISO 26262 / ASIL Risk Class Experience in Complete Vehicle development and manufacture Experience supervising or managing technical personnel Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams Experience in launching a complete vehicle Experience in design release and testing of components and assemblies Must have a positive “can do” attitude Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment