Sr. PTS Engineer

Hyundai's North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Senior Engineer for the PTS (Powertrain Systems) Team

The Team:

NAQC is the quality arm for Hyundai Motor Group's North American vehicle models. NAQC seeks to further Hyundai's goal of becoming the leading automotive manufacturer in North America by delivering uncompromising quality and exceeding consumer expectations. 

The Position:

The Sr. PTS Engineer would focus on the continuous development and enhancement of powertrain systems for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by performing field investigations and root cause analysis regarding PTS-related issues

• Lead investigations with involved stakeholders to identify, analyze, replicate, and resolve quality-related issues for PT (powertrain) systems
• Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of competitors' vehicles via benchmarking
• Validate countermeasure software and, once published, continuously monitor field data to track its effectiveness
• Mentor junior engineers in PT-related affairs
• Create and present technical reports as assigned for management to review
• Develop/maintain positive relationships with tech experts from the R&D Center and counterpart teams
• Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders (i.e., HMG R&D, suppliers, other quality departments, etc.) to resolve complex, quality-related issues
• Research, procure, and maintain new technologies, tools, and methods for data acquisition and analysis purposes 
• Provide continuous engineering support concerning the life cycles of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by performing and studying warranty analysis of their current market vehicles
• Travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or a related field of engineering
• 7 years of experience working with PT systems
• QA/QC/QI experience
• Knowledge of powertrain systems, including sub-systems, and principles
• Root cause analysis skills
• Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks and DAQ tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Intrepid VehicleSpy, Vector CAN, and Ethernet Suites)
• Experience conducting field investigations
• Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning PT systems
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• 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
  • Range of Position: $107,000 ~ $152,000/Year
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Flexible Work Hours

• 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.