The PHEV/BEV HVAC System Advanced Senior Engineer will lead the design of interior climate system while optimizing interaction among air flow system, refrigerant system, controls, battery chiller systems, electronic TXVs and solenoid valve, high voltage electric air conditioning compressors for FCA Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) applications. The System Development lead will work with e-Powertrain, vehicle electronics, engine cooling, and suppliers to develop robust component technical specifications, interface control documents (ICD), DVPR, and DFMEA documents for current and future FCA global PHEV and BEV products.
Job responsibilities include but not limited to:
•Define subsystem and product architecture requirements based on vehicle PHEV/BEV HVAC system applications
•Develop product specifications and evaluate supplier technical solutions
•Provide technical clarification of designs with HVAC system engineers and cross functional teams
•Develop system and component DFMEA’s
•Develop test strategies and validation plans for robust DVP&R
•Resolve issues and problems that arise
•Provide status updates on issues or projects to the senior leadership team
Basic Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university
•8 years of HVAC product development experience for electrified powertrain
•Experience in automotive product development and program execution
•Understanding of the function and performance characteristics of all HVAC system components such as controls, compressors, chillers, HVAC units and their interactions
•Understanding of the key functional parameters that can be varied in order to meet higher level system requirements, and the trade-off analyses that are required to determine the optimum system architecture to meet the vehicle level HVAC functional objectives
•Understanding of the engineering development processes to ensure robust design development
•Understanding of cooling and heating simulation tools
•Ability to create and harmonize technical documentation including DFMEA and DVP&R; creating DFMEA documentation to ensure proper flow for function, failure mode, and design controls which lead directly in to DVP&R
•Understanding of industry trends in areas of Interior occupant thermal comfort, controls, refrigerant components, Heat exchangers
Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
•Design for Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired.
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