Senior Powertrain Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Chino (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero premiums

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off

Diversity in global environment

Retirement benefits

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Powertrain Engineer to calibrate and validate transmission and powertrain performance for the North American market.

You will use in-vehicle testing, customer research, and data analysis to define targets and improve drivability across ICE, HEV, and PHEV platforms. The role demands strong analytical skills, experience with ETAS/Vector tools and MATLAB/Simulink, and the ability to manage multiple calibration projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of automotive testing, calibration, or controls development.
• Experience in powertrain controls calibration/logic development.
• Expertise in powertrain systems and validation processes.
• Strong understanding of ICE and HEV powertrains and vehicle dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define transmission performance targets for brand and powertrain segments.
• Develop calibration for HEV, PHEV and ICE for NA.
• Lead proving ground and on-road test and calibration activities.
• Formulate countermeasure strategies to improve drivability.
• Support creation of test procedures and calibration guides.
• Release calibration documents to calibration manager.
• Lead validation of vehicle performance in extreme conditions.
• Ensure drivability development adheres to quality standards.
• Manage vehicle test events and cross-functional tests.
• Support NA HQ with EV drivability inquiries and issues.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

8+ years exp

Powertrain controls

ETAS/Vector tools

CAN/LIN/Ethernet

MATLAB/Simulink

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

ETAS INCA/Canoe

Vector CANalyzer

Job description

Senior Powertrain Engineer

As a senior powertrain engineer, you will be part of a team that is responsible for calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the acceleration characteristics, shift performance, fuel economy and powertrain behavior of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American market. In this position, you will utilize in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation in defining and achieving targets. Subject propulsion systems include internal combustion and hybrid‑electric, in a variety of vehicle segments.

What You Will Do

• Define transmission performance character and performance targets for HMG brand and individual powertrain segment.
• Develop transmission performance calibration for HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications for North America.
• Lead proving ground and on‑road vehicle test and calibration activities, including extreme weather, off‑road, and towing validation.
• Formulate countermeasure strategies and proposals to enhance vehicle drivability characteristics
• Support creation and maintenance of test procedures, calibration guides, and development guides.
• Calibration release document (DCM, CSV) to calibration manager before calibration fix milestones.
• Lead validation of vehicle performance on‑road in extreme cold, extreme hold and towing conditions.
• Ensure that all drivability performance development activities adhere to internal quality standards.
• Manage vehicle test events, including proving ground tests, cross‑functional seasonal tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.
• Support NA headquarters with all‑electric vehicle drivability‑related inquiries and issues.
• Support quality initiatives, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and recurrence prevention of drivability issues for HMG brand vehicles.
• Support benchmarking investigations and monitor technology trends for North American light‑duty HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications.
• Competitor vehicle benchmark and controls analysis.
• Collaborate with vehicle test teams and controls teams to enhance vehicle integration and controls software development.
• Logic review and improvement in collaboration with controls development team.
• Develop vehicle performance modeling/simulation tools and automated test data analysis tools.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• 8+ years of experience in automotive testing, calibration or controls development.
• Experience in powertrain controls calibration / logic development
• Expertise in powertrain systems and knowledge of performance testing and validation processes required
• Strong understanding of ICE and HEV powertrain systems and vehicle dynamics
• Background in prototype vehicle on‑road testing and performance measurement
• Excellent computer skills and experience in measurement and calibration with ETAS/Vector tools - INCA/MDA/Canoe
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Proficiency with simulation and controls development tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong analytical skills and data‑driven decision‑making abilities
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently

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
  • Range of Position: $98,000 ~ $125,000/Year
• 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.