Drivability Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero dollar premiums on Medical,Dental

Employer-paid disability and life

Generous paid time off

Global diverse environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement savings and planning

Health savings accounts & FSAs

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. seeks a Drivability Engineer to calibrate vehicle parameters affecting acceleration, shift performance, fuel economy and powertrain behavior for North American market vehicles.

The role covers HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrains, with responsibilities including test lead, modeling, procedure development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure drivability excellence.

Job description

Drivability Engineer

As a powertrain drivability engineer you will be part of a team that is responsible for calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the acceleration characteristics, shift performance, fuel economy and powertrain behavior of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American market. In this position, you will utilize in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation in defining and achieving targets. Subject propulsion systems include internal combustion and hybrid-electric, in a variety of vehicle segments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop drivability and performance calibration for HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications for North America.
• Define drivability character and performance targets for HMG brand and individual powertrain segment.
• Lead proving ground and on-road vehicle test and calibration activities, including extreme weather, off-road, and towing validation.
• Support benchmarking investigations and monitor technology trends for North American light-duct HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications.
• Develop vehicle performance modeling/simulation tools and automated test data analysis tools.
• Support creation and maintenance of test procedures, calibration guides, and development guides.
• Collaborate with vehicle test teams and controls teams to enhance vehicle integration and controls software development.
• Support quality initiatives, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and recurrence prevention of drivability issues for HMG brand vehicles.
• Calibration release document (DCM, CSV) to calibration manager before calibration fix milestones.
• Logic review and improvement in collaboration with controls development team.
• Competitor vehicle benchmark and controls analysis.
• Lead validation of vehicle performance on-road in extreme cold, extreme hold and towing conditions.
• Formulate countermeasure strategies and proposals to enhance vehicle drivability characteristics
• Manage vehicle test events, including proving ground tests, cross-functional seasonal tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.
• Ensure that all drivability performance development activities adhere to internal quality standards.
• Support NA headquarters with all-electric vehicle drivability-related inquiries and issues.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• Related Industry Experience Requirements:
  • 4-8 years' experience in automotive testing, calibration or controls development.
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Experience in powertrain controls calibration / logic development
  • Expertise in powertrain systems and knowledge of performance testing and validation processes required
  • Strong understanding of ICE and HEV powertrain systems and vehicle dynamics
  • Background in prototype vehicle on-road testing and performance measurement
  • Excellent computer skills and experience in measurement and calibration with ETAS/Vector tools - INCA/MDA/Canoe
  • Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
  • Proficiency with simulation and controls development tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
  • Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects
  • Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Salary Range: $75,000 ~ $155,000

OTHER DETAILS

• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran.VEVRAAFederal contractor.