Senior Powertrain Calibration Engineer
Hyundai Motor America
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Superior Township • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Lead EMS mapping, calibration, and validation for ICE and hybrid propulsion systems
- Own OBD-II and emissions calibration strategies, ensuring compliance in diverse environments and extreme ambient conditions
- Drive new technology development to improve emissions performance and reduce system cost/complexity
- Develop technical roadmaps, best practices, and validation methods for propulsion system compliance
- Serve as the primary technical lead for complex pre-production and post-production issue resolution
- Manage project execution, including test planning, coordination, progress reporting, and cross-functional alignment
- Present technical insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership and global R&D partners
- Support manufacturing, quality, field investigations, and vehicle certification activities
- Lead benchmarking of competitor ICE/hybrid vehicles and identify actionable insights
- Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
- Travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%)
Requirements
- Demonstrated excellence in vehicle calibration, testing, and data-driven decision-making
- Expert-level understanding of emissions/OBD regulatory frameworks (CARB, EPA)
- Strong understanding of calibration tuning workflows, toolchains, and validation methodologies
- Ability to lead complex debugging activities across hardware, software, and vehicle systems
- Strong working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
- Expertise in data acquisition and instrumentation, including tools such as ETAS/INCA
- Deep knowledge of engine control systems, combustion, and aftertreatment fundamentals
- Strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and ability to influence technical direction
- Consistent demonstration of professional integrity, confidentiality, and sound engineering judgment
- B.S. in ME, EE, or related engineering discipline
- Preferred: M.S. in ME, EE, or related field
- 6+ years’ experience in powertrain emissions or OBD calibration
- Preferred: 8+ years of experience in emissions development, calibration, and validation
- Strong foundation in propulsion system principles, including hybrid architectures
- Proven experience with emissions testing, calibration methodologies, and regulatory compliance
- Experience with PM emissions mitigation, including GPF calibration/development
- OBD-II calibration experience for mass-production programs
Benefits
- 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
- A global environment that fosters diversity
- Competitive salaries
- Retirement savings and planning benefits
- Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
- Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
vehicle calibrationemissions calibrationdata-driven decision-makingcalibration tuning workflowsvalidation methodologiesdebugging activitiesdata acquisitionengine control systemsemissions testingOBD-II calibration
Soft skills
strong communicationcross-functional leadershipinfluence technical directionprofessional integrityconfidentialitysound engineering judgmentmentoringproject executiontechnical insights presentationrisk assessment
Certifications
B.S. in MEB.S. in EEM.S. in MEM.S. in EE