Performance Testing Technician
About The Position
The Performance Testing Technician will be responsible for instrumenting and testing vehicles for performance and drivability, including tasks such as Wide Open Throttle (WOT) time and part-throttle acceleration testing at various locations like Mojave Proving Ground. This role also involves equipment maintenance, calibration, tracking, and vehicle hardware/software updates and repairs. The technician will perform root-cause analysis for vehicle and equipment issues, install data collection devices, and work with CAN interfaces and software to create competitor CAN databases. Testing will occur on real roads, including remote locations, and at proving grounds. Data entry and post-processing using various software, along with confirming data legitimacy, are key responsibilities. The role also includes maintenance and repair of test vehicles, handling standard service intervals, cleaning, fueling, camouflage installation/removal, diagnosing malfunctions, and ordering/tracking parts. Test vehicle updates, including development parts, and tracking/maintaining/calibrating test equipment are also part of the job. Cross-functional support for other teams may be requested. The position involves working in shop, laboratory, and road/track environments with potential exposures to various hazards and requires physical capabilities such as lifting up to 75 lbs. and working with hand power tools. Outdoor work in extreme weather conditions may be necessary. Administrative functions like time-card and travel requests, along with additional assigned projects, are also expected. Travel up to 35% is required, primarily to the California Proving Grounds near Mojave, CA.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- 5 years experience as an Automotive Technician, especially R&D and/or testing
- Experience working in culturally diverse team environment
- Expert or Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proficient time management and organization skills
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Associates Degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Instrument and test vehicles for performance & drivability (WOT time, part-throttle acceleration, at Mojave Proving Ground & other sites)
- Equipment maintenance, calibration, & tracking.
- Vehicle hardware & software updates, maintenance, and repair.
- Vehicle & equipment issue root-cause analysis.
- Instrumentation of test vehicles, including fuel flow meters, g sensors, ETAS equipment, V-box, & thermocouples.
- Installation of data collection devices (laptops, CAN interfaces, analog signals, noise & g measurements, thermocouples, strain/string gauges).
- Identification and tapping of CAN wires along with use of Vehicle Spy or CANalyzer software to create competitor CAN databases.
- Testing of vehicles on real roads, at the California Proving Grounds, and other test tracks. Acceleration performance, pedal geometry, etc.
- Real roads to include remote locations (e.g. Death Valley, CA, Fairbanks, AK).
- Test data entry and post-processing via Excel, MATLAB, ETAS-INCA MDA, and/or other software. Confirmation of data legitimacy (sense checks during testing and before submission to engineering).
- Maintenance & repair of test vehicles. To include standard service intervals, cleaning, & fueling. Camouflage installation and removal. Diagnosis and repair of malfunctions. Ordering and tracking of parts & materials.
- Test vehicle updates. To include development parts updates of all kinds, from tires to engine.
- Track, maintain, & calibrate test equipment (sensors, laptops, pedal stops, etc). Order & track equipment, support Finance Team audits of test equipment.
- Cross-functional support of other Chino teams as requested, within the scope defined above
- Perform administrative functions such as time-card, vacation requests, travel requests, etc.
- Perform additional projects assigned.
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
- 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
Education Level
Associate degree
