OBD DDV Senior Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-premiums medical

Employer-paid disability

Generous PTO

Global environment

Competitive salary

Retirement planning

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an OBD DDV Senior Engineer for the Superior Township facility in Michigan. You will support DDV testing, certification documentation, and agency Q&A to ensure timely OBD certification for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive engineering and 5+ years in OBD certification, with strong knowledge of OBD regulations, testing, and cross-functional coordination. Travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience with OBDII/HDOBD regulations and automotive standards.
• Strong understanding of monitor strategies, MIL concepts, and readiness.
• Experience with vehicle emission testing and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct DDV testing to support OBD certification requirements.
• Review and approve official DDV tests and documentation.
• Support agency Q&A related to OBD certification.
• Participate in industry meetings/events discussing OBD regulation changes.
• Coordinate alignment meetings with stakeholders to ensure on-time certification.

Skills

OBD regulations

J1979/J1939

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking an OBD DDV Senior Engineer for our team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI’s OBD Certification Team is responsible for ensuring that all Hyundai and Kia vehicles receive timely OBD certification to support planned launch timing. OBD DDV Engineers are responsible for supporting OBD certification planning and conducting DDV testing, supporting agency Q&A, and communicating DDV testing status to relevant stakeholders. We are budiling out the future of the team and look forward to seeing you apply!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Plan and conduct DDV testing to support OBD certification requirements and review/approve official tests
• Support creation and compilation of OBD certification documents for all OBD groups and selected for DDV testing
• Support agency Q&A related to OBD certification
• Participate in industry meetings/events related to OBD to discuss current and upcoming OBD regulation changes
• Conduct regular alignment meetings with all stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure OBD certification is received on-time to support production plans

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study

Related Industry Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of automotive engineering experience
• 5+ years of OBD certification and/or development experience

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience in OBDII/HDOBD regulations (13 CCR §1968.2 and/or 13 CCR §1971.1), communication architectures (J1979. J1939), monitor strategies, readiness/MIL concepts, and OBD compliance activities (PVE J1/J2/J3)
• Experience with vehicle emission testing (40 CFR §1066)
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Monitor federal and state regulations related to OBD certification / compliance
• Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently
• Travel: up to 20% of time domestically and internationally is possible
• Preferred: Prior experience communicating directly with CARB OBD Certification staff related to OBD certification applications

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

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.