Senior Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer

About the role

The Senior Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer position is part of the Electrified Propulsion division of Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), which supports Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products in the North American market. This role involves leading cross-functional alignment, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing technology roadmaps to ensure vehicles meet regulatory standards while delivering superior performance.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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%)

Core Competencies

• 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
• Strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and ability to influence technical direction
• Consistent demonstration of professional integrity, confidentiality, and sound engineering judgment

Qualifications

• B.S. in ME, EE, or related engineering discipline with 6+ years’ experience in propulsion emissions or OBD calibration
• Proven experience with emissions testing, calibration methodologies, and regulatory compliance
• Hands-on experience with communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and calibration tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in ME, EE, or related field with 8+ years of experience in emissions development, calibration, and validation
• Experience with PM emissions mitigation, including GPF calibration/development
• OBD-II calibration experience for mass-production programs
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) and advanced calibration optimization techniques
• MATLAB/Simulink or Python proficiency for data analysis