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Electrical Engineer II (North America Quality Center - NAQC)

Hyundai Motor America

Irvine, CA · Posted October 5, 2026

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About the job

Electrical Engineer II

Hyundai's North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for an Engineer II for the Electrical Team

The Team:

NAQC is the quality arm for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG)'s North American vehicle models. NAQC seeks to further Hyundai's goal of becoming the leading automotive manufacturer in North America by delivering uncompromising quality and exceeding consumer expectations.

The Position:

The Electrical Engineer II would focus on the continuous development and enhancement of electrical systems for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by performing field and on-site investigations and root cause analysis regarding electrical-related issues

What You Will Do:

Utilize warranty claim analysis to conduct quality investigations on Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia vehicles

Execute field and on-site investigations to identify, analyze, replicate, and resolve quality-related issues for electrical systems

Instrument various DAQ systems to prototype and customer vehicles to capture vehicle ECU (Electronic Control Unit) data

Publish technical reports on electrical system evaluations and investigations to provide HMG R&D and Quality teams with recommendations for improvement

Perform part-failure analysis on electrical components to diagnose electrical-related issues and share findings with the corresponding vendor(s) and other quality divisions via investigation reports

Provide technical support and participate in various product evaluation programs with NA sales affiliates and assembly plants

Conduct ECU Over-The-Air (OTA) update validations to confirm market deployment readiness

Support dealers and vendors with electrical-related issues by performing root cause analysis and providing solutions/countermeasures

Perform supplier audits to ensure NA meets HMG's quality standards

Identify market trends via customer feedback, external indices (e.g., J.D. Power and Consumer Reports), customer forums, and automotive syndicated studies

Collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders (i.e., HMG R&D, suppliers, other quality departments, etc.) to resolve complex, quality-related issues

Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning

Travel up to 30% of the time, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering

3+ years of experience working with automotive electrical systems

QA/QC/QI experience

Familiarity with Vector CANalyzer/CANoe/CANape, Oscilloscope, and Spectrum analyzer

Root cause analysis skills

Experience conducting field and on-site investigations

Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning electrical systems

Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to perform additional projects and tasks (as assigned) to support the overall mission, vision, and goals of NAQC

Proficiency in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management experience

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

Range of Position: $75,000 ~ $110,000/Year

A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity

Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits

Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Hours

Fully On-Site Position

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.