Senior Powertrain Drivability Engineer

Senior Powertrain Engineer

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.

What You Will Do

* Develop drivability and performance calibration for HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications for North America.

* Define drivability character and performance targets for HMG brand and individual powertrain segment.

* Lead proving ground and on-road vehicle test and calibration activities, including extreme weather, off-road, and towing validation.

* Support benchmarking investigations and monitor technology trends for North American light-duty HEV, PHEV and ICE powertrain applications.

* Develop vehicle performance modeling/simulation tools and automated test data analysis tools.

* Support creation and maintenance of test procedures, calibration guides, and development guides.

* Collaborate with vehicle test teams and controls teams to enhance vehicle integration and controls software development.

* Support quality initiatives, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and recurrence prevention of drivability issues for HMG brand vehicles.

* Calibration release document (DCM, CSV) to calibration manager before calibration fix milestones.

* Logic review and improvement in collaboration with controls development team.

* Competitor vehicle benchmark and controls analysis.

* Lead validation of vehicle performance on-road in extreme cold, extreme hold and towing conditions.

* Formulate countermeasure strategies and proposals to enhance vehicle drivability characteristics

* Manage vehicle test events, including proving ground tests, cross-functional seasonal tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.

* Ensure that all drivability performance development activities adhere to internal quality standards.

* Support NA headquarters with all-electric vehicle drivability-related inquiries and issues.

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. VEVRAA Federal contractor.