Sr. EV Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums

Employer-paid disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

On-site

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Irvine, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer for the EV Investigation Team to lead quality investigations on propulsion systems and benchmark vehicles. You will mentor engineers, develop technical reports, and collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and other quality groups.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, software validation, and monitoring field data to ensure effective countermeasures. Domestic and international travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working with EV systems.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle propulsion systems and subsystems.
• Experience conducting field investigations and benchmarking activities.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations with stakeholders to identify, analyze, replicate, and resolve EV quality issues.
• Benchmark Hyundai and competitor vehicles to evaluate strengths/weaknesses.
• Validate countermeasure software and monitor field data for effectiveness.
• Mentor junior engineers in EV-related topics.
• Create and present technical reports for management review.
• Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and other quality teams to resolve complex issues.
• Research, procure, and maintain new data acquisition tools and techniques.
• Support lifecycle warranty analysis for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

EV systems

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Benchmarking

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or related field

Tools

ETAS INCA

Intrepid VehicleSpy

Vector CAN

Ethernet Suites

Job description

Hyundai's North American Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Senior Engineer for the EV (Electric Vehicle) Investigation Team.

NAQC is the quality division for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American vehicle models. NAQC seeks to further Hyundai's goal of becoming the leading automotive manufacturer in North America by delivering uncompromising quality and exceeding consumer expectations.

Job description:

Sr. EV Engineer

Hyundai's North American Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Senior Engineer for the EV (Electric Vehicle) Investigation Team.

NAQC is the quality division for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American vehicle models. NAQC seeks to further Hyundai's goal of becoming the leading automotive manufacturer in North America by delivering uncompromising quality and exceeding consumer expectations.

What You Will Do

• Lead investigations with involved stakeholders to identify, analyze, replicate, and resolve quality-related issues for EV Propulsion Systems
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Hyundai Motor Group vehicles and competitors' vehicles via benchmarking
• Validate countermeasure software, and once published, continuously monitor field data to track its effectiveness
• Mentor junior engineers in EV-related affairs
• Create and present technical reports as assigned for management to review
• Develop/maintain positive relationships with tech experts from the R&D Center and counterpart teams
• Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders (i.e., HMG R&D, suppliers, other quality departments, etc.) to resolve complex, quality-related issues
• Research, procure, and maintain new technologies, tools, and methods for data acquisition and analysis purposes
• Provide continuous engineering support concerning the life cycles of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by performing and studying warranty analysis of their current market vehicles
• Travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or a related field of engineering
• 7+ years of experience working with EV systems
• Knowledge of electric vehicle propulsion systems, including sub-systems, and principles
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN, and Ethernet Suites)
• Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning EV systems
• Root cause analysis skills
• Experience conducting field investigations
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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
• Competitive Salaries
  • Range of Position: $115,000 ~ $155,000/Year
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours
• Fully On-Site Position

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.