Sr Engineer, Electrical

Hyundai MOBIS; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with employer matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Job summary

Hyundai MOBIS Parts America is seeking a Sr Engineer, Electrical to lead the electrical development and vehicle integration of automotive accessories from concept through launch at our headquarters facility.

The role requires extensive knowledge of automotive electrical systems, wiring, power distribution, grounding, and diagnostics. Collaboration with suppliers, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering is essential to keep programs on schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Automotive Electrical Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Vehicle Electrical Integration and Supplier Engineering experience.
• 2–4 years of DFMEA, DVP, Validation, and Automotive Accessory or Body Electrical Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical development for accessory programs from concept through launch.
• Review accessory integration with vehicle electrical system and diagnostics.
• Coordinate electrical engineering work with suppliers, MHQ, customers and OEM engineering.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

DFMEA & DVP

Vehicle electrical integration

Supplier coordination

Prototype testing

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Sr Engineer, Electrical

We are searching for an experienced Sr Engineer, Electrical at our Headquarters facility.

Hyundai MOBIS Parts America

We think creatively and keep challenging ourselves to help create a new future and eventually make humankind’s dreams a reality. Ready for the challenge?

Who We Are

Tomorrow's most advanced automotive technology is being envisioned today at MOBIS Parts America (MPA). A subsidiary of Hyundai MOBIS, we are a top leading automotive parts supplier. MPA provides after-sales service parts support for Hyundai Motors, Kia Motors, and Genesis. In addition to the distribution of genuine service parts, the MPA Accessories division develops accessories for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis - which are installed on new vehicles in the United States and Canada.

Description

Job Purpose

The Sr. Engineer, Electrical is responsible for the electrical development and vehicle integration of automotive accessories from concept through launch. This position reviews vehicle electrical information, prepares interface and validation requirements, reviews supplier designs, and follows electrical deliverables through the development process. The engineer works with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues and keep assigned programs on schedule. The position requires working knowledge of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams, power distribution, grounding, vehicle communication networks, diagnostics, and electrical validation.

Key Accountabilities

• Electrical Accessory Development - Lead the electrical portion of accessory development programs from concept through launch. Prepare requirements, review supplier work, and track electrical deliverables and timing against program milestones. (35%)
• Vehicle Electrical Integration - Review accessory integration with the vehicle electrical system, including power, grounding, circuit protection, communication, diagnostics, installation conditions, and engineering changes. (25%)
• Engineering Coordination - Coordinate electrical engineering work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering. Track technical questions, required information, decisions, and supplier actions. (20%)
• DFMEA, DVP, and Validation - Review supplier DFMEAs and prepare DVP requirements using applicable HMC/OEM standards and vehicle conditions. Review validation plans and results and follow up on open items before release and launch. (15%)
• Program Status and Documentation - Report project status and maintain engineering requirements, changes, open-item lists, review records, and lessons learned in accordance with department procedures. (5%)

Key Performance Indicators

• Review OEM electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector views, pin information, diagnostic interfaces, and applicable engineering standards. Identify the requirements that apply to each vehicle and accessory application.
• Prepare electrical requirements for RFQs and design demand specifications based on customer requests, vehicle information, and applicable HMC/OEM engineering standards.
• Determine the appropriate vehicle circuits, power sources, grounds, signals, communication networks, circuit protection, and diagnostic interfaces for accessory installation and operation.
• Review supplier electrical designs and supporting documents, including schematics, harness concepts, operating logic, component specifications, wire sizing, circuit protection, connectors, terminals, and installation information. Provide comments and follow up with the supplier on required changes.
• Evaluate current draw, voltage drop, backfeeding, grounding, thermal loading, EMC, communication conflicts, diagnostic impacts, and battery drain. Recommend design changes or additional validation when needed.
• Review supplier DFMEAs for electrical interfaces and foreseeable failure modes. Document comments and follow up on required revisions.
• Prepare DVP requirements using applicable HMC/OEM engineering and test standards and vehicle operating conditions. Review test plans and results and track open engineering items through release and launch.
• Participate in prototype installations, bench checks, and vehicle evaluations as needed. Document electrical function, installation concerns, and vehicle interface issues.
• Work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues. Track agreed actions and required follow-up testing.
• Review vehicle and accessory design changes for electrical impact. Provide recommendations related to compatibility, reliability, manufacturing, installation, and serviceability.
• Maintain the electrical engineering plan for assigned projects. Track requirements, vehicle information, supplier deliverables, validation activities, open issues, design changes, and launch dates, and report status to the project team.

Work Schedule and Travel Requirements

• Work Schedule
  • Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Travel Required
  • Yes
• Travel Detail
  • Occasional overnight travel (up to 30%) by land and/or air

Required Qualifications

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of Automotive Electrical Engineering - Required
• 5+ years of Vehicle Electrical Integration and Supplier Engineering - Required
• 2 - 4 years of DFMEA, DVP, Validation, and Automotive Accessory or Body Electrical Development - Preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field - Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Bilingual (English & Korean) Preferred

Employment Type

Exempt

Compensation

Annual Salary , $72,372.88 - 107,473.73

Hyundai Mobis Parts America - Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401K with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Paid Holidays
• Mapped career plans; we believe in developing and promoting our talent!
• Company Discounts & more!

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.