Thermal System Senior Innovation Engineer

About the role

Oversee 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 other systems, aimed at enhancing heating and cooling performances while minimizing required electrical energy. Act as functional lead and mentor for the TECH PS Thermal Management team, supporting and coaching members to increase team competences and effectiveness. Anticipate future innovation trends in the automotive industry and customer needs, ensuring important topics are covered in the innovation roadmap and projects are executed on time to meet customer expectations and vehicle implementation timelines.

Responsibilities

• Self-dependent planning, coordination, and execution of thermal innovation master projects, ensuring overall targets are met.
• Synthesize outcomes of master project sub-projects for presentation to leadership management and stakeholders.
• Functionally coordinate internally and externally required resources for the master project.
• Develop competences of TECH PS Thermal Management employees and act as a mentor.
• Research new areas for innovation and define projects based on defined “brand pillars.”
• Research new technologies from suppliers that fit STELLANTIS's roadmap or the needs of future vehicle programs.
• Execute technology scouting and benchmarking of markets and competitors' patents.
• Contribute to the technical/technological scenario related to the system of responsibility.
• Define the annual innovation plan for thermal systems with management.
• Ensure adherence to schedule, deliverables, and budget.
• Assist sub-project leaders to ensure all sub-projects are launched with the right content and scope to meet customer requirements on time.
• Select suppliers 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.
• Define measures, together with stakeholders, for the implementation of innovations in series development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, or nuclear engineering, physics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of expertise in Development and Design of Advanced Thermal System Architecture and HVAC.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics and the physical phenomena of heat exchange and airflow management.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC systems, heat exchangers, flow distribution in ducts, and 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 coordinating global cross-functional teams.
• Creativity, innovative spirit, and willingness to collaborate in a global team.
• Great engagement, autonomy, flexibility, and sense of responsibility.
• Good analytical thinking.
• Business fluent English, spoken and written.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage from day one, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Family Building Benefit: Support for fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 17+ paid holidays (including year-end shut-down), vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time, and fully paid parental leave.
• Competitive Retirement Savings Plans: Employer match on 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up contributions, plus an employer contribution even if you don’t contribute.
• Income Protection & Insurance Options: Employer-provided and voluntary plans, including life insurance, group accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Company Vehicle Lease Program: Eligible employees and immediate families can lease Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included, plus exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
• Support for Growth and Giving Back: Tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours annually.