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Electric Vehicle Motor Design Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Ypsilanti, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Our Team

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), is the design, technology, and engineering arm for all North American models of the Hyundai Motor Group. The electrified propulsion engineering and design (ePED) team is one of the groups in the electrified propulsion development division of HATCI responsible for providing quality, testing, validation, technical support, and component design for all types of vehicle propulsion systems.

The Position

We are looking for a talented, passionate and motivated Electric Vehicle Motor Design Engineer for the EV propulsion design team in our Superior Township, MI facility. As a member of this new group, you will provide Hyundai, Genesis and Kia vehicles with design, simulation, quality enhancement and North American product support through technical expertise in electric drive units and related drive systems. This position reports to the manager of electrified propulsion drivetrain design.

Core Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a design and development team on electric drive systems for BEVs and HEVs
  • Cascade vehicle-level requirements into electric motor and drive unit subsystem requirements using simulation, testing, and measurement data analysis.
  • Define motor architectures, sensors, and connection technologies.
  • Develop new or modify existing EV motor designs for new vehicle applications.
  • Benchmark competitor EV powertrains for cost, performance, efficiency, and quality.
  • Study existing EV motor designs for opportunities for improvement in performance, quality, and cost.
  • Provide EV propulsion system technical support for North American assembly plants.
  • Track, investigate, and implement solutions for EV driveline quality issues.
  • Engage with suppliers to review system and component functional requirements to design and produce EV motors for North American Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia products.
  • Conduct EV propulsion system research projects with universities and national labs to discover improved motor designs with lower cost.
  • Keep abreast of industry standards and innovative EV motor technology to establish and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Report benchmark results, quality issue resolution, and internal design project status to management in US and abroad.
  • Travel both domestically and internationally (up to 15%)

What we offer

  • 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 Leaves and abundant holidays.
  • A Global Environment that fosters diversity
  • Competitive salaries (Commensurate with Experience)
  • Retirement savings and planning benefits
  • Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic Qualifications

  • B.S. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited university
  • 2 years of electric vehicle propulsion system experience, including motor design or testing.
  • Demonstrated foundational knowledge of EV propulsion system principles and operation, especially electric motors, and related subsystems.
  • Experience with data analysis and simulation tools such as MATLAB / Simulink
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with international technical experts in research and development headquarters.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai and 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. VEVRAA Federal contractor
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering field
  • 5 years of electric vehicle propulsion system experience, including motor design or testing.
  • Experience in vehicle propulsion system related CAE simulations in the thermal, electrical, magnetic, or mechanical domains using software such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar.
  • Experience in the field of power electronics and electric drive technology.
  • Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition, including calibration tools such as ETAS INCA
  • Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
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