EV Body Structures Engineer — Flexible Hours & Travel

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical

Life & disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible hours

Global environment

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Body Structures Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large-Size Structures Team in the Structures Engineering Design Department.

You will design BIW components for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, focusing on lightweight materials while collaborating across functions to integrate with battery systems and powertrains. The role requires BIW design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to meet cost, weight, and timing targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in BIW (body-in-white) design and development.
• Experience meeting structural requirements for impact, NVH, and durability.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and creating 2D/3D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop body structure components and systems for new vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration with subsystems including battery and powertrains.
• Develop and maintain design specifications, test plans, and validation reports.
• Study vehicle performance and test results (FMVSS, IIHS, NVH, R&H, stiffness).
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Skills

BIW design

CAD software

2D/3D drawings

communication

MS Office

time management

organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V6

NX

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Body Structures Engineer to join the Mid-to-Large-Size Structures Team in the Structures Engineering Design Department.

You will design BIW components for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, focusing on lightweight materials while collaborating across functions to integrate with battery systems and powertrains. The role requires BIW design experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to meet cost, weight, and timing targets.