Durability Test Engineer II — Vehicle Validation Lead

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); California City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar employee premiums for you/

Employer-paid disability and life保险

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedule options

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in the United States is seeking a Durability Evaluation Engineer II to lead full-vehicle durability testing at our automotive proving ground.

The role emphasizes in-market durability and corrosion testing for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models in North America, aligned with customer expectations. You will follow up incidents, perform inspections, collect data, and collaborate with global stakeholders to refine countermeasures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems)
• 4+ years experience in vehicle testing and development
• 2+ years’ experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MATLAB, R, Python and data/numerical analysis tools
• Proficient with automotive data acquisition tools and sensors
• Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
• Proficient project management skills
• Proficient time management and organization skills
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Perform daily follow-up of vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians; elevate important incidents and report to resolution.
• Complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections; quantify degradation using subjective or objective measurements; refine inspection processes.
• Coordinate inspections of used vehicles on-site and in the field; collect data reflecting real-world conditions; use surveys to inform test modes.
• Monitor field durability issues from warranty claims, FSE reports, and customer feedback.
• Install and configure data acquisition equipment; analyze CAN bus, thermocouples, sensors; provide high-level results.
• Develop and write procedures defining tasks and responsibilities; communicate clearly.
• Manage administrative tasks and plan project work, including facility/equipment needs.
• Serve as voice of the North American customer with local experience and expectations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Time management

Valid Driver's License

Vehicle testing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems)

Tools

MATLAB

R

Python

Microsoft Office

Automotive data acquisition tools

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in the United States is seeking a Durability Evaluation Engineer II to lead full-vehicle durability testing at our automotive proving ground.

The role emphasizes in-market durability and corrosion testing for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models in North America, aligned with customer expectations. You will follow up incidents, perform inspections, collect data, and collaborate with global stakeholders to refine countermeasures.