EV Certification & Compliance Test Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking an EV Certification and Compliance Test Engineer for our Team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI’s Certification & Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles meeting the challenging environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels, through certification & in-use testing.

Certification & Compliance engineers are responsible for vehicle testing: Analyzing EV eMPG, AER, UBE, and SOH.  Analyzing tailpipe & evaporative emissions, fuel economy results, and reporting trends to team management. Testing may include EV, PHEV, HEV and ICE for in-use compliance (IUVP) and certification (EDV, FEDV, EVAP, DDV).  Other testing may include mileage accumulation, coastdown, special driving pattern arrangements, PEMS/RDE and other emissions-related items. Team members need to be knowledgeable in EV test practices, emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulation).

• Responsible for scheduling EV testing, emissions & fuel economy testing for the Certification and Compliance Team.
• Responsible for EV in-use battery durability and performance monitoring (SOH, SOCE, SOCR, UBE)
• The Engineer will review EV data and emissions & fuel economy data, perform routine analysis of the data, determine that all test procedural requirements are met by the testing entities regardless of whether they are in-house, or outside contractors
• Help develop and maintain test processes to ensure proper execution of official EPA and CARB testing. Proactively follow up on all issues related to this topic.
• Build and maintain HATCI in-use EV database and generate reports as needed.
• Submit EV performance monitoring data to ARB/EPA
• Enter required test & emissions data into EPA EV-CIS database.
• Review federal and state regulations related to EPA and CARB test procedures. Ensure that current processes meet all requirements and assist management to address any discrepancies.
• Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system testing operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems.
• Create and present technical reports as assigned.
• Perform additional projects as assigned.
• Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for this position. Conflict resolution between test requestors and test entities would be another critical factor in this role
• Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally is possible.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, executive staff, and peers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the certification process, including automotive certification testing, automotive engineering principles and operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vehicle test & emission regulations, such as CFR 40 Parts 86, 600, and 1066, or a clear understanding of capability necessary to review, interpret, and apply such regulations. Including Tier 4 Multipollutant & ACC2 new rule making.
• Automotive manufacturing knowledge beneficial
• Engine system and engine management operation knowledge beneficial
• Working knowledge of HEV / PHEV / BEV would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of ETAS (INCA) and/or CAN DB tools would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, high integrity and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to rapidly changing business requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; MS Edge; MS Project;
• Basic Project Management skills
• Good time management and organization skills
• Proficient self-management skills
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years' of total related experience
• 1-3 years' of EV testing experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in Emission Testing
• 1 year experience in Quality Control
• Valid Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai/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

• 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