Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer

Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer for the EV Drivability (EVD) team.  The EVD Team is a part of the EV Performance (EVP) Department, which focuses on the test and development of electric vehicle drivability and power performance for Hyundai, KIA, and Genesis products.

As a Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer, you will be part of a team that is responsible for testing, developing, and calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the propulsion characteristics 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 development targets.

What you will do

• Lead testing, development, and calibration of drivability and powertrain performance for the North American Market of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis battery electric vehicles.
• Lead proving ground and on-road vehicle test activities, including extreme temperature tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.
• Develop and implement performance calibration strategies to improve drivability deficiencies and attributes.
• Support benchmarking of competitor vehicles and facilitate the setting of objective development targets for future EV projects for the NA market.
• Continuously improve the section's testing resources, capabilities, and procedures for electric vehicle drivability development.
• Support creation and maintenance of test procedures, calibration guides, and development guides.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing with Korean R&D counterparts.
• Create vehicle instrumentation plans (sensors, probes, and data acquisition setup/install) based on testing requirements.
• Support NA headquarters with all-electric vehicle drivability-related inquiries, including local evaluation events, performance audits, and issue resolution.
• Create and present clear technical reports summarizing test results, project status, and development progress.

What you will bring to the role

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
• Related Industry Experience Requirements:
  • 4-8+ years’ experience in electrified powertrain testing, calibration or controls development
• Required Skills and Knowledge:
  • Experience in powertrain controls calibration / logic development
  • Expertise in EV powertrain systems and knowledge of performance testing and validation processes
  • Strong understanding of EV powertrain systems, battery technology, and vehicle dynamics
  • Background in prototype vehicle on-road testing and performance measurement
  • Experience in measurement, data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and calibration with ETAS/Vector tools - INCA/MDA/Canoe/CANalyzer
  • 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
  • Excellent communication, reporting, and organizational skills
  • Capability to independently handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and report progress to key stakeholders
• Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
  • Direct experience with powertrain calibration and software release
  • Proficiency with AVL Creta calibration management
  • Experience with proving ground testing, including maximum speed and limit driving
  • Strong understanding of JIRA/Confluence for project management and issue tracking/resolution
• Additional Requirements:
  • Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
  • Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in harsh climate conditions (Winter -40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 14,000 ft)
  • Must be willing to travel for up to 20% on trips up to 2 weeks in duration

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
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Salary Range : $115,000 ~ $155,000

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.