Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer

Hyundai Motor Company • Chino, CA

27d • $115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Sr. EV Powertrain Performance Engineer for its EV Drivability (EVD) team, part of the EV Performance Department. The department tests and develops electric vehicle drivability and power performance for Hyundai, KIA, and Genesis products. The role focuses on testing, developing, and calibrating vehicle parameters that directly affect propulsion characteristics and powertrain behavior for the North American market. Development targets are defined and achieved using in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 4–8+ years of experience in electrified powertrain testing, calibration, or controls development.
• Experience in powertrain controls calibration or 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 with measurement, data-acquisition systems, instrumentation, and calibration using ETAS/Vector tools, including INCA, MDA, CANoe, or CANalyzer.
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• 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.
• Ability to independently handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in harsh climate conditions, including winter temperatures of -40°F, summer temperatures of +120°F, and altitudes up to 14,000 feet.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, on trips lasting up to two weeks.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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 tests.
• Strong understanding of JIRA/Confluence for project management and issue tracking and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, development, and calibration of drivability and powertrain performance for North American-market Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis battery electric vehicles.
• Lead proving-ground and on-road vehicle testing, including extreme-temperature, chamber/dyno, and towing tests.
• Develop and implement performance calibration strategies to improve drivability deficiencies and attributes.
• Support competitor-vehicle benchmarking and help set objective development targets for future North American EV projects.
• Continuously improve testing resources, capabilities, and procedures for electric vehicle drivability development.
• Support the 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, including sensors, probes, and data-acquisition setup and installation, based on testing requirements.
• Support North American headquarters with EV drivability inquiries, local evaluation events, performance audits, and issue resolution.
• Create and present technical reports summarizing test results, project status, and development progress.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, 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.

What This Job Offers

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