What are the responsibilities and job description for the Feature Specialist - ICAS position at FCA?
The Stellantis Infotainment / Connected / Access Vehicle Team is revolutionizing the vehicle ownership experience through the invention of software products delivered to our customers through a variety of digital touchpoints including mobile apps, websites, and in-vehicle infotainment systems.
The team is seeking candidates that will be responsible for Infotainment, Connected Services, Vehicle Access, Start, & Security voice of the customer ( VoC ) development, customer functional objectives target setting, and feature test plan creation.
The Feature Specialist will support the vehicle integration and validation process by owning and maintaining functional objective library, creating test plans and procedures, supporting tech club, and working alongside the cross functional teams to develop new features within their domain. The Feature Specialist also support the Platform Engineers in triaging issues found on vehicle that fall into their domain as well as support any required ride and drive events. They will define and describe both functional and dysfunctional behavior, perform appropriate risk analysis (HARA) and be responsible for writing end-to-end test plans. The specialist will also lead benchmarking activities for their domain.
Domain Areas include:
FOTA, Vehicle Access/Start, Vehicle Security/Theft, Remote Operations, Regulatory/Safety, Connected EV, SPaaK , Data Collection, Navigation, Driving Experiences, e-Mobility
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
Three years of engineering experience in automotive industry
Strong desire to understand customer wants and vehicle development program
Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral)
Strategic thinker
Strong understanding of operational architecture, defining use cases, vehicle and software life cycle
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work
Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced work environment with minimum assistance
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (development trips, VoC events, support events, rides...etc.)
Experience with vehicle connectivity design and/or testing
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university
Working knowledge of FMEA, design validation (DV) and process validation (PV) (DVPR), and test planning
Three years of vehicle integration and validation experience or equivalent
Previous experience in feature design, system design or integration
DFSS Green Belt
EOE / Disability / Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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.
The team is seeking candidates that will be responsible for Infotainment, Connected Services, Vehicle Access, Start, & Security voice of the customer ( VoC ) development, customer functional objectives target setting, and feature test plan creation.
The Feature Specialist will support the vehicle integration and validation process by owning and maintaining functional objective library, creating test plans and procedures, supporting tech club, and working alongside the cross functional teams to develop new features within their domain. The Feature Specialist also support the Platform Engineers in triaging issues found on vehicle that fall into their domain as well as support any required ride and drive events. They will define and describe both functional and dysfunctional behavior, perform appropriate risk analysis (HARA) and be responsible for writing end-to-end test plans. The specialist will also lead benchmarking activities for their domain.
Domain Areas include:
FOTA, Vehicle Access/Start, Vehicle Security/Theft, Remote Operations, Regulatory/Safety, Connected EV, SPaaK , Data Collection, Navigation, Driving Experiences, e-Mobility
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree field
Three years of engineering experience in automotive industry
Strong desire to understand customer wants and vehicle development program
Demonstrated communication skills (written and oral)
Strategic thinker
Strong understanding of operational architecture, defining use cases, vehicle and software life cycle
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work
Proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced work environment with minimum assistance
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (development trips, VoC events, support events, rides...etc.)
Experience with vehicle connectivity design and/or testing
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university
Working knowledge of FMEA, design validation (DV) and process validation (PV) (DVPR), and test planning
Three years of vehicle integration and validation experience or equivalent
Previous experience in feature design, system design or integration
DFSS Green Belt
EOE / Disability / Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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.
