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Engineering FAQs

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As Delphi expands into markets beyond automotive, our engineers are continuously challenged to develop new ideas and new ways of thinking. They are proving to be successful because they are innovative and responsive, enjoy working in teams, and have a desire to learn new technologies.

Engineering FAQs

Q: Where does Delphi conduct engineering operations around the world?
A: Delphi has approximately 187,000 employees and operates 169 wholly-owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices, and 32 technical centers in 41 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and São Paulo.
We can take our employees wherever they want to go!

Q: Are there opportunities for travel and promotions?
A: With engineers as our core employee base, there are vast career opportunities. Our global capabilities provide a unique opportunity for engineers to experience international travel and assignments.

Q: Can you describe the compensation package for engineers?
A: Delphi offers a salary and benefit package that is competitive with other top technology companies. Delphi engineers perform work in a supportive and encouraging team environment. Individual compensation is dependent on educational level, performance and experience.

Q: How important is research and development to Delphi?
A: Research and development is extremely important to achieving the Delphi vision: be recognized by our customers as their best supplier! Engineers apply technical reasoning and problem solving to meet customer needs. Our products continue to improve and become breakthrough technologies due to continuous investment in research and development.

Q: Do you hire a broad range of engineering disciplines?
A: Delphi offers a wide range of career opportunities for both experienced candidates and recent graduates. Most engineers hold bachelor and advanced degrees in aeronautical, ceramic, chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, materials/plastics, mechanical, and metallurgical engineering.

Q: Are there non-engineering opportunities available for engineers?
A: Delphi provides a variety of non-engineering opportunities. One area of opportunity enables employees to participate in educational degree programs. Engineers are able to obtain advanced business degrees without work disruption via satellite. With an advanced degree, engineers have the opportunity to pursue either a technical position or a managerial role.

Q: What are some of Delphi's recent technologies to debut on vehicles?
A: One example of product technology reaching production from the Delphi engineering pipeline is Delphi's hardware that enables SIRIUS Backseat TV™ offered in Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. Specifically, Delphi developed the in-vehicle satellite receiver and video decoder for the SIRIUS Backseat TV system, a dynamic and pioneering digital TV service that delivers content from TV programmers directly to vehicles, as part of the next wave of in-car entertainment. The Delphi/SIRIUS team was pleased to help Chrysler become 'first to market' with this innovative technology which won an Automotive News PACE™ (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award in 2008.

Another example of Delphi technology on production vehicles is in the area of vehicle safety systems. Delphi's collision detection and mitigation systems are available on the Volvo S80, V70 and XC70 and Ford Mondeo. These collision mitigation systems utilize a combination of radar and vision sensors to warn the driver of an impending collision. If a collision is unavoidable, the system will automatically pre-charge the brakes for fast brake activation to mitigate the accident. These Delphi-developed systems are just a part of an active safety revolution that is expected to grow exponentially over the next few years.