The Thermal System Innovation Senior Engineer oversees the definition and execution of Advanced Technologies Projects related to Thermal Systems and Management, including cooling system, refrigerant system, HVAC Module and its interfaces with the other systems, aimed at enhancing the heating and cooling performances by minimizing the required electrical energy. He also acts as functional lead and mentor for the TECH PS Thermal Management team members, supporting and coaching them, with the goal toincreaseteam competences and effectiveness.
Challenge is to anticipate future innovation trends in automotive industry and customer needs, ensure important topics are covered in innovation roadmap, ensure that innovation projects are executed in time to meet customer expectations and timing for the implementation on new vehicles.
Main Responsibilities:
Self-dependent planning, coordination and execution of thermal innovation master projects, ensuring the overall targets can be met
Synthetize outcomes of the master project sub-projects for the presentation to the leadership management and stakeholders
Functionally coordinates the internally and externally required resources in relation to the master project he leads
Develop the competencesof TECH PS Thermal Managementemployees and act as a mentor
Research new areas for innovation and defining projects based on defined "brand pillars"
Research into new technologies from suppliers that fit STELLANTIS's roadmap or the needs of future vehicle programs
Execute technology scouting and benchmark of markets and competitors patents
Contribute to the technical/technological scenario related to system of responsibility
Define with Management annual innovation plan for thermal systems
Responsible for adherence to schedule, deliverables and budget
Assistsub-projects leaders to ensure all sub-projects are launched with the right content and scope to meet customer requirements on time
Supplier selection for the allocation of external work packages
Collaborate with different departments of STELLANTIS, suppliers and external service providers to define and/or execute projects
Facilitate internal and external meetings to present the status and progress of projects to STELLANTIS management
Definition of measures, together with the stakeholders, for the implementation of innovations in series development.
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/aeronautical/nuclear engineering or physics or equivalent
Minimum of 8 years of expertise in Development and Design of Advanced Thermal System Architecture and HVAC
A deep understanding of thermodynamics and the physical phenomena of heat exchange and airflow management
Excellentknowledgeof HVAC system, heat exchangers, flow distribution in ducts and the main vehicle components
Good confidence with experimental tests, validation of HVAC systems and interpretation of virtual analyses (CFD 3D and 1D simulations)
Experience in project management and in coordinating global cross-functional teams
Creativity, innovative spirit and willingness of collaboration in a global team
Great engagement, autonomy, flexibility and sense of responsibility
Good analytical thinking
Business fluent English, spoken and written
The Thermal System Innovation Senior Engineer oversees the definition and execution of Advanced Technologies Projects related to Thermal Systems and Management, including cooling system, refrigerant system, HVAC Module and its interfaces with the other systems, aimed at enhancing the heating and cooling performances by minimizing the required electrical energy. He also acts as functional lead and mentor for the TECH PS Thermal Management team members, supporting and coaching them, with the goal toincreaseteam competences and effectiveness.
Challenge is to anticipate future innovation trends in automotive industry and customer needs, ensure important topics are covered in innovation roadmap, ensure that innovation projects are executed in time to meet customer expectations and timing for the implementation on new vehicles.
Main Responsibilities:
Self-dependent planning, coordination and execution of thermal innovation master projects, ensuring the overall targets can be met
Synthetize outcomes of the master project sub-projects for the presentation to the leadership management and stakeholders
Functionally coordinates the internally and externally required resources in relation to the master project he leads
Develop the competencesof TECH PS Thermal Managementemployees and act as a mentor
Research new areas for innovation and defining projects based on defined "brand pillars"
Research into new technologies from suppliers that fit STELLANTIS's roadmap or the needs of future vehicle programs
Execute technology scouting and benchmark of markets and competitors patents
Contribute to the technical/technological scenario related to system of responsibility
Define with Management annual innovation plan for thermal systems
Responsible for adherence to schedule, deliverables and budget
Assistsub-projects leaders to ensure all sub-projects are launched with the right content and scope to meet customer requirements on time
Supplier selection for the allocation of external work packages
Collaborate with different departments of STELLANTIS, suppliers and external service providers to define and/or execute projects
Facilitate internal and external meetings to present the status and progress of projects to STELLANTIS management
Definition of measures, together with the stakeholders, for the implementation of innovations in series development.
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