OBD DDV Senior Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar medical premiums for you &

Employer-paid disability & life

Generous paid time off

Diversity in global environment

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Superior Township, MI, is seeking an OBD DDV Senior Engineer for the Regulation & Certification Department. You will support DDV testing, compile certification documents, and handle agency Q&A to keep milestones on schedule.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor evolving OBD regulations, and coordinate with senior management to align testing with production plans. Domestic travel up to 20% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of automotive engineering experience
• 5+ years of OBD certification and/or development experience
• Experience in OBDII/HDOBD regulations, communication architectures, monitor strategies, readiness/MIL concepts, and OBD compliance activities
• Experience with vehicle emission testing (40 CFR §1066)
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• 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 regulation changes
• Conduct regular alignment meetings with stakeholders to ensure on-time certification for production plans

Skills

OBD regulations

Emissions testing

Data-driven decisions

Regulatory coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

OBD testing tools

Emissions testing equipment

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.

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.