OBD Certification Senior Engineer

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JOB TITLE Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)’s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking an OBD Certification 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 Certification Engineers are responsible for supporting OBD certification planning, compiling OBD certification applications, planning DDV testing, conducting agency Q&A, and communicating certification status to relevant stakeholders. Engineers may also conduct OBD testing as needed. WHAT YOU WILL DO Help draft OBD certification plans for each model year along with Product Development, Project Management, and Emissions Certification teams Create and compile OBD certification documents for all OBD groups and submit to CARB for review and approval Support agency Q&A related to OBD certification Review DDV results prior to agency submission 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 WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE 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 and Knowledge: 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 WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU 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 OTHER DETAILS 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.