Automotive Technician ; North America Quality Center - NAQC

Automotive Technician I (North America Quality Center - NAQC)

Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI)’s North America Quality Center (NAQC) is looking for a Technician I for the Facilities and Support Team. The role focuses on the continuous development and enhancement of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicles by performing vehicle maintenance and repair, testing vehicle systems and components, and supporting engineering teams with vehicle‑related investigations.

• Perform four to five engine teardowns per day.
• Participate in joint investigations with the Korean team(s).
• Collaborate with engineering teams and assist with vehicle‑related tasks, such as swapping parts, testing vehicle systems and components, logging data, etc.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Conduct post‑repair testing to ensure vehicles operate as expected.
• Publish reports on teardown results.
• Document vehicle repairs and modifications in a database environment.
• Identify problems with diagnostic equipment via Hyundai/Genesis/Kia GDS.
• Interpret and transcribe data for record‑keeping purposes.
• Order parts and equipment.
• Monitor warranties of parts.
• Support shipment of outgoing parts.
• Operate and maintain shop equipment and tools.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Adhere to safety protocols to ensure a hazard‑free work environment.
• Follow all state and federal regulations relating to performing automotive repairs.

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree in automotive or industrial technology.
  • 0‑3 years of automotive experience.
  • Experience contributing to automotive development or testing.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition systems.
  • Experience with vehicle systems (e.g., engine, transmission, HVAC, powertrain, EV, chassis, trim, body, electrical, and infotainment).
  • Familiarity with CAN tools.
  • Root‑cause analysis skills.
  • Availability for urgent system issues that may require on‑site presence at non‑standard work hours and/or locations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Excellent time‑management, self‑management, and organization skills.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Superb vehicle diagnostic skills.
  • Comfortable working in a shop or warehouse environment with varying temperatures and conditions, bending, kneeling, climbing, etc., pushing 100 lb or more, lifting ≤51 lb.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • ASE certification.
  • Forklift certification.

• 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 leave, and abundant holidays.
• Competitive pay: $56,000 – $63,000 per year.
• A global environment that fosters diversity.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work hours.

• 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 for disabled and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor.