Sr. Vehicle Energy Efficiency Engineer

Sr. Vehicle Energy Efficiency Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Senior Engineer for the Vehicle Energy Efficiency (VEE) Team. This position will support HATCI’s vehicle energy efficiency development efforts. VEE Engineers are responsible for vehicle on-road and on-dyno testing, simulation, data analysis, benchmarking, identifying industry trends, and developing strategies for improving vehicle energy efficiency.

Core Responsibilities:

• Test and validate the development of vehicle fuel economy according to EPA test procedures for internal combustion engines and hybrid vehicles
• Establish and support targets for vehicle energy efficiency (i.e., MPG, MPGe, and all-electric range) through testing and analysis of current and future vehicles
• Benchmark key competitive vehicles and related propulsion system technologies
• Analyze competitive data sets and assess future trends in passenger vehicle fuel economy and energy efficiency-related technologies
• Develop and maintain efficiency test procedures for ICE and HEVs
• Simulate vehicle energy flows, losses, and road loads
• Collaborate with and support the global R&D headquarters team in South Korea
• Travel up to 10% of the time, both domestically and internationally

Core Capabilities:

• Familiarity with EPA greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks, including corporate average fuel economy and GHG credits
• Experience and detailed understanding of vehicle propulsion systems, including internal combustion engine, hybrid, and PHEV configurations
• Proven understanding of conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicle energy flows, such as drive energy, energy losses (i.e., friction, aerodynamics, etc.), thermal loads, and energy conversion efficiency
• Working-level knowledge of vehicle testing tools, such as ETAS INCA (or equivalent), and CAN bus monitoring applications, such as Vector CANalyzer (or equivalent)
• Working-level knowledge of MATLAB for data analysis and graphing

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field from an accredited university
  • 5+ years of experience with these responsibilities and capabilities
  • Experience in completing these responsibilities and capabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with peers, management, and executive staff
  • Valid Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record
  • Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in harsh climate conditions (i.e., winter: -40F, summer: +120F, and altitude up to 14,000 feet)

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • ​​​​​​​Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field from an accredited university
  • 7+ years of experience with these responsibilities and capabilities

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
• Competitive Salaries
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Flexible Work Hours

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. VEVRM Federal contractor.