OBD DDV Senior Engineer

About the role

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)'s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking an OBD DDV Senior Engineer for our team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI's OBD Certification Team is responsible for ensuring that all Hyundai and Kia vehicles receive timely OBD certification to support planned launch timing. OBD DDV Engineers are responsible for supporting OBD certification planning and conducting DDV testing, supporting agency Q&A, and communicating DDV testing status to relevant stakeholders. We are building out the future of the team and look forward to seeing you apply!

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct DDV testing to support OBD certification requirements and review/approve official tests
• Support creation and compilation of OBD certification documents for all OBD groups and selected for DDV testing
• Support agency Q&A related to OBD certification
• Participate in industry meetings/events related to OBD to discuss current and upcoming OBD regulation changes
• Conduct regular alignment meetings with all stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure OBD certification is received on-time to support production plans

Qualifications

Educational 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

Related Industry Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of automotive engineering experience
• 5+ years of OBD certification and/or development experience

Required Skills

• Experience in OBDII/HDOBD regulations (13 CCR §1968.2 and/or 13 CCR §1971.1), communication architectures (J1979, J1939), monitor strategies, readiness/MIL concepts, and OBD compliance activities (PVE J1/J2/J3)
• Experience with vehicle emission testing (40 CFR §1066)
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
• Monitor federal and state regulations related to OBD certification / compliance
• Coordinate and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects concurrently
• Travel: up to 20% of time domestically and internationally is possible
• Preferred: Prior experience communicating directly with CARB OBD Certification staff related to OBD certification applications

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
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts