Brake Test Engineer II
About The Position
The Brake Test Engineer II will develop brake systems through subjective and objective in-house testing for Hyundai/KIA/Genesis NA vehicles. This role involves collaborating with and supporting various teams, including Vehicle Test and Development, global brake engineering, marketing, and quality divisions. The engineer will provide insights into the North American market, customer usage, and expectations. Responsibilities include conducting objective benchmarking of competitor vehicles, quantifying Hyundai/Kia/Genesis products, and supporting customer preference studies. The role also involves performing brake-related testing and data analysis, supporting the development of NA-specific braking aspects like pedal feel and regenerative braking controls, and developing in-house testing capabilities. Additionally, the engineer will assist in planning and monitoring the team budget, create and present technical reports, and mentor junior engineers. Travel up to 30% is required, both domestically and internationally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study
- 3+ years of experience testing and evaluating vehicle dynamics
- 5+ years of brake testing and development experience
- Well-versed with brake evaluation principles and practices concerning automotive vehicle dynamics
- Vast knowledge of SAE and FMVSS test procedures and methods relating to automotive braking
- Adept at working with automotive data acquisition systems and sensors, such as CAN bus
- Proficient driving skills
- Knowledge of electrified vehicle architecture (i.e., brake-by-wire and regenerative braking systems)
- Capability of working in extreme temperatures, ranging from -40º F (in the winter) to +120º F (in the summer)
- Ability to work up to an altitude of 14,000 feet
- Familiarity with Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
- Flexibility with program and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
- Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
- Project management experience
- Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Develop brake systems through subjective and objective in-house testing for Hyundai/KIA/Genesis NA vehicles
- Collaborate with and support the Vehicle Test and Development Teams, global brake engineering groups, and the marketing and quality divisions with braking efforts
- Provide experience/perspective on understanding the North American market, in particular, customer usage and expectations
- Conduct objective benchmarking of competitor vehicles and quantify Hyundai/Kia/Genesis products at specified development gateway points
- Support customer preference studies and turn subjective targets developed in benchmarking activities into measurable development parameters
- Perform brake-related testing and data analysis
- Support the development of NA-specific braking aspects, including pedal feel and regenerative braking controls
- Develop in-house testing, specify and procure test-specific instrumentation (as needed)
- Assist in planning and monitoring the team budget
- Create and present technical reports (as assigned)
- Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive Salaries
- A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
- Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
- Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Flexible Work Hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
