About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Senior Powertrain Engineer</b></H2> </div><div><p>As a powertrain drivability 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.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Do</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Develop drivability and performance calibration for HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications for North America.</li> <li>Define drivability character and performance targets for HMG brand and individual powertrain segment.</li> <li>Lead proving ground and on-road vehicle test and calibration activities, including extreme weather, off-road, and towing validation.</li> <li>Support benchmarking investigations and monitor technology trends for North American light-duty HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications.</li> <li>Develop vehicle performance modeling/simulation tools and automated test data analysis tools.</li> <li>Support creation and maintenance of test procedures, calibration guides, and development guides.</li> <li>Collaborate with vehicle test teams and controls teams to enhance vehicle integration and controls software development.</li> <li>Support quality initiatives, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and recurrence prevention of drivability issues for HMG brand vehicles.</li> <li>Calibration release document (DCM, CSV) to calibration manager before calibration fix milestones.</li> <li>Logic review and improvement in collaboration with controls development team.</li> <li>Competitor vehicle benchmark and controls analysis.</li> <li>Lead validation of vehicle performance on-road in extreme cold, extreme hold and towing conditions.</li> <li>Formulate countermeasure strategies and proposals to enhance vehicle drivability characteristics</li> <li>Manage vehicle test events, including proving ground tests, cross-functional seasonal tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.</li> <li>Ensure that all drivability performance development activities adhere to internal quality standards.</li> <li>Support NA headquarters with all-electric vehicle drivability-related inquiries and issues.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You Will Bring to the Role</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study</li> <li>8+ years of experience in automotive testing, calibration or controls development.</li> <li>Experience in powertrain controls calibration / logic development</li> <li>Expertise in powertrain systems and knowledge of performance testing and validation processes required</li> <li>Strong understanding of ICE and HEV powertrain systems and vehicle dynamics</li> <li>Background in prototype vehicle on-road testing and performance measurement</li> <li>Excellent computer skills and experience in measurement and calibration with ETAS/Vector tools - INCA/MDA/Canoe</li> <li>Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)</li> <li>Proficiency with simulation and controls development tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities</li> <li>Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects</li> <li>Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family</li> <li>100% employer-paid disability and life insurance</li> <li>Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays</li> <li>A global environment that fosters diversity</li> <li>Competitive salaries <ul> <li>Range of Position: $115,000 ~ $155,000/Year</li> </ul> </li> <li>Retirement savings and planning benefits</li> <li>Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Other Details</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>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.</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.</li> </ul> </ul></div></div></div>