Regulation & Certification Test Engineer I

Hyundai Motor Company; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Superior Township, MI, seeks a Certification and Compliance Test Engineer to lead emissions and fuel economy testing across EV/ICE platforms, ensure EPA and CARB compliance, and maintain testing processes.

You will analyze data, generate reports, and coordinate with internal teams and external contractors. Requires understanding of CFR/CCR regulations and test procedures, with 1–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in communication with management, staff and peers.
• Knowledge of automotive certification testing and engineering principles.
• Understanding of vehicle test regulations (e.g., CFR 40 Parts 86/600/1066).
• Experience with HEV/PHEV/BEV testing concepts beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedule certification and compliance testing for emissions and fuel economy.
• Review emissions and fuel economy data; perform routine analysis for test validity.
• Develop and maintain test processes for EPA/CARB testing; follow up on issues.
• Enter test and emissions data into EPA EV-CIS database.
• Review federal/state regulations; ensure processes meet requirements.
• Understand powertrain and emission control testing; troubleshoot issues.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Effective communication

Regulatory knowledge

Vehicle test concepts

HEV/PHEV/BEV knowledge

CFR/CCR familiarity

Test data analysis

Confidentiality & integrity

Adaptability

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Mech/Elec Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

CANdb

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Location: Superior Township, MI, US, 48198

JOB TITLE

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Certification and Compliance Test Engineer for our Team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI’s Certification & Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles meeting the challenging environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels, through certification & in-use testing.

Certification & Compliance Test engineers are responsible for vehicle testing: Analyzing EV eMPG, AER, UBE, and SOH. Analyzing tailpipe & evaporative emissions, fuel economy results, and reporting trends to team management. Testing may include EV, PHEV, HEV and ICE for in-use compliance (IUVP) and certification (EDV, FEDV, EVAP, DDV). Other testing may include mileage accumulation, coast down, special driving pattern arrangements, PEMS/RDE and other emissions-related items. Team members need to be knowledgeable in EV test practices, emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulatio n)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Responsible for scheduling certification & compliance testing for emissions & fuel economy
• The Engineer will review emissions & fuel economy data, perform routine analysis of the data, determine that all test procedural requirements are met by the testing entities regardless of whether they are in-house, or outside contractors
• Help develop and maintain test processes to ensure proper execution of official EPA and CARB testing. Proactively follow up on all issues related to this topic.
• Enter required test & emissions data into EPA EV-CIS database.
• Review federal and state regulations related to EPA and CARB test procedures. Ensure that current processes meet all requirements and assist management to address any discrepancies.
• Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system testing operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Perform additional projects, as assigned.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for this position. Conflict resolution between test requestors and test entities would be another critical factor in this role
• Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally is possible.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, executive staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the certification process, including automotive certification testing, automotive engineering principles and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle test & emission regulations, such as CFR 40 Parts 86, 600, and 1066, or a clear understanding of capability necessary to review, interpret, and apply such regulations. Including Tier 4 Multipollutant & ACC2 new rule making.
• Automotive manufacturing knowledge beneficial
• Engine system and engine management operation knowledge beneficial
• Working knowledge of HEV / PHEV / BEV would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ETAS (INCA) and/or CAN DB tools would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor Computer Science or Mech/Elec. Engineering

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; MS Edge; MS Project;
• Basic Project Management skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Proficient self-management skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:

• 1-5 years related experience

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. VEVRAA Federal contractor.