Korean-Speaking Studio Engineer — Automotive Design Liaison

Hyundai Motor Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical premiums

Disability and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Travel opportunities up to 30%

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Studio Engineer to bridge Korea engineering and the US design team, ensuring designers understand and meet engineering requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technology scouting, and translating constraints into viable design solutions. Applicants should have a mechanical or automotive engineering degree with 7–10 years in automotive engineering, experience in packaging layouts, and Catia V5 skills; bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• 7–10 years of automotive engineering experience, studio experience preferred.
• Experience drawing or analyzing mass-produced car layouts.
• CATIA V5 and PKG layout skills.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into design.

Responsibilities

• Foster cross-border communication between Korea engineering and US design teams.
• Understand engineering requests closely and explain to designers.
• Find solutions to help designers meet engineering requirements.
• Study new technologies to influence future design proposals.

Skills

Bilingual English Korean

Cross-team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

PKG Layout

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Studio Engineer to bridge Korea engineering and the US design team, ensuring designers understand and meet engineering requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technology scouting, and translating constraints into viable design solutions. Applicants should have a mechanical or automotive engineering degree with 7–10 years in automotive engineering, experience in packaging layouts, and Catia V5 skills; bilingual