Hyundai Motor Company-posted 3 months ago
$70,000 - $93,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Chino, CA

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive engineer for the Performance and Drivability Development Team. The Performance and Drivability Development Team oversees the calibration of vehicle parameters concerning acceleration characteristics, fuel economy, and powertrain behavior of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis NA vehicle models. The Powertrain Performance Test Engineer would work with subject propulsion systems (i.e., internal combustion, hybrid-electric, and battery-electric) of diverse vehicle segments, utilizing in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation to support lead engineers in defining and achieving targets.

  • Instrument test vehicles with a variety of sensors (e.g., accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicles' performance and fuel economy.
  • Identify drivability and fuel economy strengths and weaknesses, in addition to conducting root cause analysis via measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies that contribute to the identified behaviors.
  • Plan and participate in test trips where vehicles are evaluated in a wide range of driving conditions and environments.
  • Collaborate with lead engineers in validating drivability strategies that support US market expectations.
  • Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in the collection and analysis of vehicle data.
  • Partake in drive events with a panel of engineers and evaluators, providing the perspective of a powertrain evaluator and offering context to the comments of other evaluators.
  • Travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally.
  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or a related field of engineering.
  • 0-7 years of experience working with propulsion systems.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Experience performing vehicle evaluations.
  • Data and root cause analysis skills.
  • Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning propulsion-related systems.
  • Experience with automotive data acquisition and analysis tools and sensors.
  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics and fuel economy principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Flexibility with program and process changes.
  • Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
  • 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.
  • Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits.
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Flexible Work Hours.
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