EV Drivability Manager
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Chino • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Manage the testing and development of drivability for the North American Market of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis battery electric vehicles.
- Set section-related goals and objectives that align with the department’s direction.
- Develop and manage the section’s plan, strategy, and budget allocation/usage.
- Manage direct reports, including task assignments, professional development, and employee evaluation.
- Continuously improve the section's testing resources, capabilities, and procedures for electric vehicle drivability development.
- Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing with Korean R&D counterparts.
- Provide technical guidance for the electric vehicle drivability testing and development.
- Develop and implement performance calibration strategies to improve drivability deficiencies and attributes.
- Oversee the design and execution of electric vehicle drivability testing and performance tuning.
- Formulate countermeasure strategies and proposals to enhance vehicle drivability characteristics.
- Manage vehicle test events, including proving ground tests, cross-functional seasonal tests (hot/cold), chamber/dyno tests, and towing tests.
- Ensure that all drivability performance development activities adhere to internal quality standards.
- Oversee research concerning customer feedback via JD Power IQS, Consumer Reports, and Customer Clinics, to identify areas for improvement.
- Support the benchmarking of competitor vehicles and facilitate the setting of development targets for future EV projects for the NA market.
- Oversee the identification and development of new technologies, strategies, and methods for improving the drivability of current and future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis battery electric vehicles.
- Support NA headquarters with all-electric vehicle drivability-related inquiries and issues.
- Create and present clear, technical reports on the statuses of drivability-related projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
- Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field of study
- 10+ years of engineering experience
- 5+ years of electrified powertrain performance development experience
- 3+ years of experience leading engineers and technicians
- Experience in powertrain controls calibration / logic development
- Expertise in EV powertrain systems and knowledge of performance testing and validation processes required
- Strong understanding of EV powertrain systems, battery technology, and vehicle dynamics
- Background in prototype vehicle on-road testing and performance measurement
- Excellent computer skills and experience in measurement and calibration with ETAS/Vector tools - INCA/MDA/Canoe
- Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
- Proficiency with simulation and controls development tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in planning, executing, and closing projects
- Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently
Benefits
- Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
- 100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
- Competitive Salaries
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Hard skills
mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringelectrified powertrain performance developmentpowertrain controls calibrationEV powertrain systemsperformance testingvehicle dynamicsprototype vehicle testingdata-driven decision-makingproject management
Soft skills
leadershipanalytical skillsflexibilitycollaborationcommunication