Vehicle Drivability Engineer II

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vehicle Drivability Engineer II to join their innovative team. This role involves testing and calibrating vehicles, analyzing data to enhance drivability, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge electric and hybrid vehicles. You will work in a dynamic environment that values diversity and offers a hybrid work schedule. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for someone passionate about automotive engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical

100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Schedule

Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits

Access to Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 2-5 years of experience in vehicle development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle testing and data analysis to assess drivability.
• Calibrate control systems and develop countermeasures.

Skills

Data Analysis

Vehicle Testing

Calibration

Dynamics

Control Systems

Thermal Systems

Powertrain Systems

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vehicle Spy

Excel

Job description

Vehicle Drivability Engineer II

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking aVehicle Drivability Engineer IIfor thePerformance & Electrified Drivetrain (PED) Team of theElectrified Propulsion Performance Development (ePPD) Department. TheePPD Department oversees new model development, calibration of drivability functions, vehicle performance assessment(s), and the development of ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

What You Will Do:

• Vehicle Testing:
  
  
  
  • Vehicle Update and Instrumentation:
    
    
    
    • Install data acquisition equipment and sensors for acceleration, GPS, and thermal data
    
    
    • Update vehicle controllers with the latest software releases
    
    
    • Reverse engineer CAN bus signals for competitive analysis
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • On-Track - Execute HATCI test procedures for drivability and shift quality data collection and ensure data integrity
  
  
  • On-Road - Participate in vehicle evaluation and ride-and-drive activities, provide subjective feedback regarding vehicle performance, and identify drivability and shift quality issues
  
  
  • Customer Clinics - Participate in the design and execution of customer clinics to get in-depth knowledge of drivability issues
  
  
  
  

• Drivability Calibration:
  
  
  
  • Contribute to the development of countermeasures and tuning of control system parameters to effect changes
  
  
  • Change INCA calibration data to meet HATCI performance targets
  
  
  
  

• Data Analysis:
  
  
  
  • Utilize data analysis tools, such as apps in Matlab, AVL Drive, and INCA, to create plots to determine the root cause of drivability issues, compare against competitive data, and demonstrate countermeasure effectiveness
  
  
  • Review customer feedback in JD Power IQS, Consumer Reports, Enprecis, and customer clinics to discover potentialareas of improvement for vehicle development
  
  
  
  

• Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Create/generate concise reports on drivability issues, countermeasure effectiveness, and competitive analysis
  
  
  
  

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Basic Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
  
  
  • Demonstrated understanding of dynamics, control systems, thermal systems, and powertrain systems
  
  
  • Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
  
  
  • Willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time
  
  
  
  

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering
  
  
  • 2~5 years of experience in vehicle development, especially for drivability or transmission shift quality
  
  
  • Familiar with ETAS INCA or other CAN calibration tools
  
  
  • Knowledge ofVehicle Spy or other CAN decoding tools
  
  
  • Comfortable using PowerPoint for reporting/presenting purposes
  
  
  • Strong ability to perform data analysis in Excel
  
  
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Python for batch data processing
  
  
  
  

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


• Hybrid Work Schedule


• Competitive Salaries
  
  
  
  • $78,000~$105,000 (Annually)
  
  
  
  


• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity


• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits


• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Flexible Work Hours

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. VEVRM Federal contractor.