Sr Engineer, Electrical

Hyundai Mobis•Fountain Valley, CA

About The Position

The Sr. Engineer, Electrical is responsible for the electrical development and vehicle integration of automotive accessories from concept through launch. The role reviews vehicle electrical information, prepares interface and validation requirements, reviews supplier designs, and tracks electrical deliverables throughout development. The engineer works with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues and keep assigned programs on schedule. The position requires working knowledge of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams, power distribution, grounding, vehicle communication networks, diagnostics, and electrical validation. The role leads the electrical portion of accessory development programs, reviews accessory integration with vehicle electrical systems, coordinates engineering work, reviews DFMEAs, and develops DVP requirements. It also involves prototype installations, bench checks, vehicle evaluations, design-change reviews, project-status reporting, and maintenance of engineering documentation. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional overnight travel by land and/or air is required, up to 30%.

Requirements

10 or more years of automotive electrical engineering experience.
5 or more years of vehicle electrical integration and supplier engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
Working knowledge of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams, power distribution, grounding, vehicle communication networks, diagnostics, and electrical validation.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of DFMEA, DVP, validation, and automotive accessory or body electrical development experience.
Bilingual in English and Korean.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical accessory development programs from concept through launch; prepare requirements, review supplier work, and track deliverables and timing against program milestones.
Review accessory integration with vehicle electrical systems, including power, grounding, circuit protection, communication, diagnostics, installation conditions, and engineering changes.
Coordinate electrical engineering work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering; track technical questions, required information, decisions, and supplier actions.
Review supplier DFMEAs and prepare DVP requirements using applicable HMC/OEM standards and vehicle conditions.
Review validation plans and results, and follow up on open items before release and launch.
Review OEM electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector views, pin information, diagnostic interfaces, and applicable engineering standards; identify requirements for each vehicle and accessory application.
Prepare electrical requirements for RFQs and design demand specifications based on customer requests, vehicle information, and applicable HMC/OEM engineering standards.
Determine appropriate vehicle circuits, power sources, grounds, signals, communication networks, circuit protection, and diagnostic interfaces for accessory installation and operation.
Review supplier electrical designs and supporting documents, including schematics, harness concepts, operating logic, component specifications, wire sizing, circuit protection, connectors, terminals, and installation information; provide comments and follow up on required changes.
Evaluate current draw, voltage drop, backfeeding, grounding, thermal loading, EMC, communication conflicts, diagnostic impacts, and battery drain; recommend design changes or additional validation when needed.
Document DFMEA comments and follow up on required revisions.
Review test plans and results and track open engineering items through release and launch.
Participate in prototype installations, bench checks, and vehicle evaluations as needed; document electrical function, installation concerns, and vehicle interface issues.
Work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues, track agreed actions, and follow up on required testing.
Review vehicle and accessory design changes for electrical impact and provide recommendations related to compatibility, reliability, manufacturing, installation, and serviceability.
Maintain the electrical engineering plan for assigned projects, track requirements, vehicle information, supplier deliverables, validation activities, open issues, design changes, and launch dates, and report status to the project team.
Maintain engineering requirements, changes, open-item lists, review records, and lessons learned in accordance with department procedures.