Powertrain Performance Test Engineer (Engineer I / Engineer II)

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Med/D

Employer-paid Disability and Life

Generous Paid Time Off

Range of Position: $115,000 ~ $155,000

Global environment that fosters/divers

Retirement Savings and Planning

HSAs and FSAs

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. seeks a Powertrain Performance Test Engineer (Engineer I/II) to calibrate vehicle parameters affecting acceleration, fuel economy, and powertrain behavior for the North American market.

You will support lead engineers through in-vehicle testing, calibration, and subjective evaluation across ICE, hybrid, and BEV systems. You will instrument test vehicles, analyze drivability, plan test trips, and present concise technical reports while traveling up to 35%

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant engineering experience; automotive preferred.
• 0 to 1 year engineering internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Instrument test vehicles with sensors to collect data for characterization of performance and drivability.
• Identify drivability strengths and weaknesses and perform root cause analysis with data.
• Plan and participate in test trips across varied on-road conditions.
• Work with lead engineers to validate drivability strategies for US market expectations.
• Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in data collection and analysis.
• Participate in drive events and provide Powertrain evaluator perspective.
• Create and present clear project status and technical reports.

Skills

Powertrain systems knowledge

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Root cause analysis

Written communication

Multi-project management

Drivability evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Powertrain Performance Test Engineer (Engineer I / Engineer II)

As a powertrain performance test engineer you will be part of a team that is responsible for calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the acceleration characteristics, fuel economy, and powertrain behavior of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American market. In this position, you will support lead engineers in defining and achieving drivability and performance targets through in-vehicle testing, calibration, voice-of-customer research, and subjective evaluation. Subject propulsion systems include internal combustion, hybrid-electric, and battery-electric, in a variety of vehicle segments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Instrument test vehicles with a variety of sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicle's performance and drivability.
• Identify drivability strengths and weaknesses. Perform root cause analysis with measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies responsible for the identified behaviors.
• Plan & participate in test trips where vehicles are evaluated in a wide range of on-road driving conditions and environments.
• Work with lead engineers to validate drivability strategies for the best match to US market expectations.
• Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in the collection and analysis of vehicle data.
• Participate in drive events with a panel of engineers and evaluators where you will provide the perspective of a powertrain evaluator and provide context to the comments of other evaluators.
• Create and present clear & concise project status and technical reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educaitonal Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study

Related Experience Requirements

• 0 to 3 years of relevant engineering experience; experience in the automotive industry preferred
• 0 to 1 year engineering internship experience

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Good understanding of vehicle powertrain systems and vehicle dynamics
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Experience with data analysis software including MATLAB
• Knowledgeable in simple modeling of physical systems and analysis
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methods
• Good written communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities

Any Additional Certifications Required

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU

• 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
• Range of Position: $115,000 ~ $155,000 /Year
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours

OTHER DETAILS

• Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in harsh climate conditions (Winter -40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 14,000 ft)
• Travel up to 35%, domestically and internationally to support product development and testing

-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.

- HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

- Cover letter recommended