HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills MI

Position: Long Term Contract

Title: 25-03857 - HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer

Job Description:

• As an HVAC Controls Requirements Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping climate control strategies for next-generation Stellantis vehicles.
• Acting as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams, you will define, document, and validate requirements that deliver superior comfort, energy efficiency, and system performance.
• You will also influence climate control strategies for electric and hybrid vehicles, driving innovation in comfort and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Define and maintain clear, testable requirements for HVAC control software and calibration strategies.
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from system-level specifications to software implementation and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software engineers, systems engineers, validation engineers, hardware suppliers) to align requirements with program deliverables and milestones.
• Lead requirements reviews, manage changes, and enforce configuration management best practices.
• Identify and resolve requirement gaps and inconsistencies during development and testing phases.
• Capture and integrate lessons learned into future requirements for continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of automotive industry experience, preferably in HVAC controls or embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of requirements engineering principles and tools.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and calibration tools (INCA, CAN ape).
• Experience with IBM Rational Change or similar tools.
• Knowledge of quality tools and root cause analysis at MIL, SIL, HIL, and vehicle levels.
• Education:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited university.