Electrical Thermal Incident Risks Engineer

Stellantis
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Oct 27, 2026
Power Electronics (48 V - 800 V) The Electrical Thermal Incident (ETI) Risks Engineer contributes to ensuring the proper control of Electrical Thermal Incidents within electrical and power electronic components and systems. Provide technical supervision of activities carried out by domain leaders and suppliers, supports the project engineer in evaluating the ability of components to contain the onset of an electrical incident, and participates in the follow-up and analysis of tests required to validate design robustness. You will oversee the technical activities carried out by domain leaders and suppliers to ensure the proper management of Electrical Thermal Incident (ETI) risks. Your role is to provide technical support to the project leader in evaluating the ability of components to contain the onset of an electrical incident, and to contribute to the follow-up of the tests required to validate this robustness. Key Responsibilities * Support internal and supplier technical activities. * Contribute to technical study files: identification of incident scenarios (overheating, cross conduction, short circuit, water/humidity...). * Assess containment capability (flames, smoke, propagation through connectors...). * Perform technical analysis of abusive / destructive tests conducted by suppliers. * Contribute to results analysis, reporting, and technical recommendations. 1. Technical Supervision* Act as a technical reference for all topics related to electrical thermal incident risks.* Provide technical support to development engineers in monitoring supplier activities related to ETI risk assessment. 2. Contribution to Risk Analyses* Participate in preparing technical study files dedicated to thermal incident analysis.* Contribute to identifying and assessing potential incident scenarios:o Overheating,o Cross-conduction (MOSFET/IGBT),o Short circuit,o Water or humidity ingress inside the housing,o Failures induced by extreme conditions. 3. Evaluation of Containment Capability* Support the development engineer in analysing the design to determine the component's ability to contain the beginning of an electrical incident.* Ensure, together with the development engineer, the absence of propagation risks:o External flames,o Smoke,o Propagation through connectors or interfaces.Contribute to defining design improvements necessary to guarantee containment. 4. Follow-up and Analysis of Destructive TestingProvide technical support to the development engineer during supplier limit or destructive testing ("abusive tests").Assess the relevance of test parameters, stress conditions, and measurement methods.Participate in the analysis of test reports.Issue technical recommendations to support risk mitigation. 5. Documentation and ReportingContribute to technical decision-making regarding risk mitigation solutions.Required Profile Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent university degree in: Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Automotive Engineering Related technical discipline A minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal incidents associated with electrical and electronic components and wiring harnesses in vehicles Knowledge of power components under Low Voltage 48 V and 400-800 V (MOSFET, IGBT, diodes, capacitors...), housings, and connectors. Ability to travel for short-duration assignments within North America. English-language proficiency is required. Soft SkillsStrong critical thinking and ability to structure technical conclusions.Technical curiosity and scientific rigor.Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.Strong interest in laboratory testing and hands-on investigations.Postion EnvironmentCross-functional role at the heart of electrical safety concerns.Interfaces with internal teams (EE, quality, safety, design) and external suppliers. Power Electronics (48 V - 800 V) The Electrical Thermal Incident (ETI) Risks Engineer contributes to ensuring the proper control of Electrical Thermal Incidents within electrical and power electronic components and systems. Provide technical supervision of activities carried out by domain leaders and suppliers, supports the project engineer in evaluating the ability of components to contain the onset of an electrical incident, and participates in the follow-up and analysis of tests required to validate design robustness. You will oversee the technical activities carried out by domain leaders and suppliers to ensure the proper management of Electrical Thermal Incident (ETI) risks. Your role is to provide technical support to the project leader in evaluating the ability of components to contain the onset of an electrical incident, and to contribute to the follow-up of the tests required to validate this robustness. Key Responsibilities * Support internal and supplier technical activities. * Contribute to technical study files: identification of incident scenarios (overheating, cross conduction, short circuit, water/humidity...). * Assess containment capability (flames, smoke, propagation through connectors...). * Perform technical analysis of abusive / destructive tests conducted by suppliers. * Contribute to results analysis, reporting, and technical recommendations. 1. Technical Supervision* Act as a technical reference for all topics related to electrical thermal incident risks.* Provide technical support to development engineers in monitoring supplier activities related to ETI risk assessment. 2. Contribution to Risk Analyses* Participate in preparing technical study files dedicated to thermal incident analysis.* Contribute to identifying and assessing potential incident scenarios:o Overheating,o Cross-conduction (MOSFET/IGBT),o Short circuit,o Water or humidity ingress inside the housing,o Failures induced by extreme conditions. 3. Evaluation of Containment Capability* Support the development engineer in analysing the design to determine the component's ability to contain the beginning of an electrical incident.* Ensure, together with the development engineer, the absence of propagation risks:o External flames,o Smoke,o Propagation through connectors or interfaces.Contribute to defining design improvements necessary to guarantee containment. 4. Follow-up and Analysis of Destructive TestingProvide technical support to the development engineer during supplier limit or destructive testing ("abusive tests").Assess the relevance of test parameters, stress conditions, and measurement methods.Participate in the analysis of test reports.Issue technical recommendations to support risk mitigation. 5. Documentation and ReportingContribute to technical decision-making regarding risk mitigation solutions.Required Profile At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.