Electrical Engineer II

JOB TITLE

NAQC Electrical Engineer II

WHAT YOU WILL DO

North America Quality Center (NAQC) is the quality arm of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) based in S. Korea and oversees all quality problems raised in North America. NAQC Investigation Team’s primary objective is to identify a range of quality issues within the North American market and implement targeted corrective actions to minimize quality problems in the field. This ensures alignment with the increasing demands of sophisticated consumers, contributing to the company’s overall success. We are committed to becoming the leading automotive maker by delivering uncompromising quality and maximum customer satisfaction through revolution and change.

NAQC is currently looking for an Electrical Engineer II in Chino/Irvine, CA, who will:

Be a part of the investigation team to conduct various types of field investigations to collect duplication data and analyze the data to identify the root cause and share findings through technical investigation reports. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of the inner workings of automotive electronics and should have troubleshooting/root cause analysis skills to identify a problem and provide appropriate resolution recommendations. The individual will be required to collaborate with the various stakeholders (i.e. HMG Quality Team, HMG R&D, suppliers, North American affiliates) to plan/execute joint activities to achieve a common goal. 

Our success in satisfying the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers is a direct result of the investment Hyundai has made in the future of American automotive engineering. We are committed to becoming the leading automotive maker by delivering uncompromising quality and maximum customer satisfaction through revolution and change.

On a day-to-day basis, the Electrical Engineer …

• Performs quality investigations on Genesis, Hyundai, or Kia (HMG) vehicles based on warranty claim analysis results and severities
• Conducts field or on-site investigations to accurately define duplicating conditions for quality problems related to all electrical systems
• Instruments various DAQ systems to prototype & customer vehicles to capture vehicle ECU data 
• Publishes technical reports on electrical system evaluations and investigations to provide recommendations for HMG R&D and Quality teams for improvements
• Performs part failure analysis on electrical components to identify root causes and generate an investigation report to share the findings with the corresponding vendor(s) and other quality divisions 
• Provides technical support and participates in various product evaluation programs with N.A. sales affiliates and assembly plants
• Conducts ECU Over-The-Air (OTA) update validations to confirm market deployment readiness
• Works closely with vendors to investigate the root causes of problems and confirm the effectiveness of countermeasures
• Collaborates with different departments to resolve complex, system-interconnected issues
• Provides engineering support to dealers (remote or onsite) for non-fixable problems by performing root cause analysis and providing methods of resolution
• Support other activities within the same group to achieve the group’s overall KPI when necessary
• Perform supplier audits to ensure the quality of the products delivered to HMG
• Studies J.D. Power, Consumer Reports, and other Automotive Syndicated studies to identify market trends and benchmark competitors that are Best In Class 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

The ideal candidate is….

• An excellent problem-solver, detail-oriented, and exhibits a drive for continuous improvement
• A self-starter with automotive background to work on various electronic problems with minimal supervision
• A great communicator who can convey his/her ideas to various audiences (e.g., entry-level engineers to corporate executives)
• Focused on people and working with internal 'customers'
• Knowledgeable of various vehicle electronics and their functionalities and stays up to date with advancements in modern vehicle technologies

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Candidates considered will...

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in the area of QA/QC, Quality Improvement, or Vehicle Quality Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
  • Travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally
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  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Familiar with Vector CANalzyer/CANoe/CANape, Oscilloscope, and Spectrum Analyzer
    • Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
    • General project management experience

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• Compensation : $78,000~105,000 (Annually)

• 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.

  Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.