Vehicle Drivability Engineer II

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

• 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 potential areas of improvement for vehicle development

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

• 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 of Vehicle 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

• 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

• 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.