Electrical Engineer II (North America Quality Center - NAQC)
Hyundai Motor America
Irvine, CA · Posted October 5, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Hyundai Motor America
More in California job market · All Electrical Engineer II jobs (91) · Manufacturing & Industrial · Engineering jobs
More roles at Hyundai Motor America
- Electrical Resident Engineer II · Savannah, GA
- Senior Manager, EV & Rideshare · Fountain Valley, CA
- Manager, District Sales (IOWA/NEBRASKA) · Greenwood Village, CO
- Senior Manager, Genesis Regional Marketing Ops (West & Mountain States) · Fountain Valley, CA
- Emissions and OBD Engine Calibration Fleet Manager · superior township, MI
- Electronic Systems Development (ESD) Director · Ann Arbor, MI
Similar jobs
- Expert RF Hardware Engineer - Military GPS & PNT · L3HARRIS Technologies · Yorba Linda, CA
- Controls Engineer, Power Generation and Microgird · OpenAI · San Francisco, CA
- Staff Control Engineer · QuantumScape · CA
- Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer II · Jt4 · Edwards AFB, CA
- Instrumentation Operations Engineer III · Jt4 · Edwards AFB, CA
- Electrical Engineer - Electric Power · Enerflex · CA
Where Irvine, CA ranks
Where Irvine, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #6Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the West Coast124 jobs · of 47
- #10Best cities for legal pay after cost of living$129k · of 20
- #10Best cities for life sciences and biotech pay after cost of living$120k · of 10
- #10Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the West Coast586 openings · of 60
- #11Best all-round cities for new graduates in the West Coast55 / 100 · of 39
- #13Best cities for manufacturing and industrial pay after cost of living$136k · of 35
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among electrical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electrical engineers: 6% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
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.