Engineering Manager - Systems Analysis

Our Team

Advanced Engineering Lab (AEL) is an engineering group at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) that focuses on advanced technology research and development that can be applied to current/future production vehicles and future mobility. AEL covers a wide range of areas from the development of new vehicle concepts to CAE and vehicle energy analysis and management.

The Position

HATCI is currently seeking an Engineering Manager - Systems Analysis for AEL's CAE Team at our Superior Township, MI facility (near Ann Arbor). The CAE Team is an Engineering Department within AEL that was established to support North American research and development. This position reports to the CAE Senior Manager.

Core Responsibilities

The Systems Analysis Engineering Manager is responsible for the following:

• Establish and build the Systems Analysis team, capability, and a project portfolio to support vehicle and technology development.
• Understand and follow department's business model, strategic direction, purpose, and mission and continually communicate them with direct reports.
• Set up section's goals and objectives aligned with department's direction, and drive execution, engagement, and results to accomplish them.
• Develop and manage section's plan, strategy, and budget allocation & usage.
• Assign tasks and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Work with the Director and Senior Manager to participate in department's resource planning, goal setting, and technology road map creation.
• Facilitate inter-team collaboration and knowledge sharing through transparent communication.
• Produce and deliver executive presentations on key project milestones and achievements.
• Remain current with new technology and competitive products to drive innovation.
• Lead and oversee engineering 1D modeling analysis to support for current and future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis ICE and electrified vehicles.




• Create models the enable system evaluation and optimization.
• Utilize models to drive product development for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.
• Lead activities to develop predictive models of battery state of charge, state of health, and remaining useful life to support EV development.
• Leverage AI/ML techniques to optimize system architecture, component selection, and calibration settings.
• Build and support models to provide to various HATCI teams.
• Communicate select systems technologies to introduce them to current or next generation production programs.
• Manage research activities with external partners including national labs, universities, and tech suppliers.
• Investigate industry trends through competitive benchmarking, applying that information to set development directions and guide performance target settings.
• Investigate industry trends by monitoring publication of technical papers and reports internally/externally.




• Work with and build relationships across company functions, including different departments within HATCI and with its affiliates (e.g., Korea R&D Center, Hyundai Motor North America, Kia US, etc.)
• Travel both domestically and internationally as needed

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, 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

Basic Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering or other related fields
• 6+ years of automotive engineering experience
• 4+ years of project management experience
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with others with the highest standards of integrity
• Expertise in 1D analysis and tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, GT Suite, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of both ICE and EV vehicle systems
• Proven track record of engineering projects related to vehicle systems and/or subsystem simulation, including ICE and EV vehicles
• Experience with battery state modeling, including the application of data analytics to leverage big data
• Knowledge of vehicle and vehicle subsystem test procedures
• Good written communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Driver's License with 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

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields
• 2+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years research experience
• Experience with organization building and growth.