Battery Engineering Design - Senior Design Release Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HATCI’s Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) focuses on advanced technology research and development for current and future production vehicles and future mobility. The Battery Research & Development team within AEL develops electric-vehicle high-voltage battery systems. HATCI is seeking a Senior Design Release Engineer at its Superior Township, Michigan facility near Ann Arbor. The position reports to the Manager of Battery System Design.

The engineer will contribute to development of high-voltage battery systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electrified vehicles. Responsibilities may include battery pack and module design and development, design release and project management, technical coordination with internal and external partners, and support for battery-related concerns across pre-production and post-production. The role requires collaboration with Korean headquarters and other affiliates, and domestic and international travel of up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience in electrified-vehicle battery systems or component development in a production-intent role.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional design reviews with internal teams, Hyundai Korea R&D Center engineering groups, and external suppliers.
• Experience conducting and producing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis documentation for electrified-vehicle battery systems.
• Experience managing Engineering Change Requests and implementing design revisions through product development milestones.
• Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process and supplier quality validation processes.
• Experience developing and executing Design Verification Plan & Report activities for electrified-vehicle battery system performance.
• Prior experience with production, stage-gate, or Technology Readiness Levels 5 through 9 equivalent processes.
• Experience with professional-level CAD systems such as Catia, NX, or Creo, and willingness to learn HATCI CAD processes.
• Ability to read drawings and engineering and material specifications, and understand implications of material, process, and construction choices.
• Foundational working knowledge and experience in electrified-vehicle components, high-voltage battery systems, and vehicle electrification technology.
• Ability to work across HATCI departments and affiliates and build relationships to facilitate cross-functional work.
• Good written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior Catia V5 experience in modeling, surfacing, and detailing, adhering to ANSI Y14.5 GD&T minimums.
• Prior design or release experience in an electrified-vehicle battery systems role, with primary or secondary component- or system-level responsibility.
• Five to ten years of experience in electrified-vehicle high-voltage battery or system development in a production-intent environment.
• Experience designing and improving battery cooling systems or structures.
• Strong cross-functional vehicle packaging review skills, including manufacturability and serviceability, and strong negotiation skills.
• Experience improving performance and safety through advanced cell pressure mapping of electrified-vehicle battery systems.
• Understanding of strategies for battery safety across electrified-vehicle crash modes, with experience implementing design improvements.
• Strong insight into battery design trends and emerging technologies.
• High-voltage certification or hands-on experience with high-voltage battery packs and a good understanding of required safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering projects to develop new high-voltage battery systems for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electrified vehicles.
• Design and develop electrified-vehicle battery pack systems.
• Manage parts or systems of battery packs or modules, with a focus on design release responsibility.
• Follow high-voltage battery system development and reliability standards, procedures, and specifications, and document and communicate test and development results.
• Benchmark competitor electrified vehicles for design, construction, process, and cost, and use benchmark data to guide development direction and design targets.
• Communicate selected battery technologies to Korean Headquarters for consideration in current or next-generation production programs.
• Manage research activities with external partners, including national laboratories, universities, and suppliers.
• Monitor technical papers and reports to investigate industry trends.
• Set engineering goals and objectives aligned with the department’s direction and drive execution and results.
• Facilitate team collaboration through transparent communication.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on project milestones and achievements.
• Stay current with new technologies and competitive products to drive innovation.
• Provide technical support for electrified-vehicle battery system concerns in pre-production and post-production.
• Support electrified-vehicle development in collaboration with Korean Headquarters and promote knowledge and process sharing.
• Travel domestically and internationally, up to 30%.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews with HATCI teams, Hyundai Korea R&D Center engineering groups, and external suppliers to support timely technical decisions and issue resolution.
• Conduct and produce DFMEA documentation for electrified-vehicle battery systems.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests and implement design revisions through product development milestones.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report activities for battery system performance.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and abundant holidays.
• Global environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior