Thermal Test Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Maidenhead; On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Thermal System Test Engineer to oversee vehicle thermal systems testing. This full-time, on-site role involves research, development, and testing in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience. The position requires excellent communication and data analysis skills, with travel up to 40% for evaluations.

Benefits

Diverse team environment

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in vehicle testing and development.
• Proficiency in automotive data acquisition tools and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-vehicle thermal systems testing at an automotive proving ground.
• Lead testing of new thermal technologies and create technical reports.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

Job description

JOB TITLE

Thermal System Test Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Research, develop, and oversee full-vehicle thermal systems testing at an automotive proving ground.
• The Thermal Systems Department is responsible for Air Conditioning, Heater System, Auto Temp Control, Cooling (towing and high performance), and Battery Thermal Management for all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in North America, using internally-developed objective and subjective test modes aligned with North American environment and customer expectations.
• Support corporate goals of safety, customer satisfaction, warranty cost reduction, and positive public image.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Support third-party data collection for test mode development, CAE model correlation, research, market understanding, and design requirements.
• Participate in all related vehicle testing for North American Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, including field and lab testing.
• Participate in Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) calibration testing and validation, focusing on field validation with some lab work.
• Install, configure, and analyze data acquisition equipment, working with vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, etc.
• Conduct competitive vehicle and technology evaluations, submitting reports as required.
• Lead testing of new thermal technologies as assigned.
• Complete administrative tasks and oversee project work like procurement and facility maintenance.
• Create and present technical reports as needed.
• Act as liaison for thermal systems activities between internal and external stakeholders, representing North American customer perspectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Two years' experience in vehicle testing and development, preferably in an automotive proving ground environment.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and data analysis tools like MATLAB, R, or Python.
• Proficiency in automotive data acquisition tools, issue investigation, root cause analysis, project management, and organizational skills.

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and will undergo verification. Hyundai is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity and inclusion.

• Ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Travel up to 40% domestically or internationally for testing and evaluation.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions and in a shop environment with associated hazards.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, stooping, and operation of vehicles for testing.
• This is a full-time, on-site role; remote or hybrid options are not available.

Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $98,000 annually.