R&D Lab Technician

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.; Superior Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision

100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Superior Charter Township seeks an experienced R&D Lab Technician to support the Test/GA team. This role involves conducting performance tests, benchmarking competitor vehicles, and troubleshooting issues with prototypes.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in automotive technology, ASE certification, and 3+ years of experience in automotive systems. Hyundai offers extensive benefits including zero-dollar employee premiums for health plans and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in automotive system testing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts.
• Ability to prepare reports and spreadsheets as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance-related tests on automotive components.
• Execute teardown and benchmark activities for competitor vehicles.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical failures in prototypes.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostic skills

Blueprint reading

Testing automotive systems

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in automotive or industrial technology

ASE certification

Job description

R&D Lab Technician

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an experienced technician to join the Test/GA (General Affairs) Team of the Structures Engineering Design Department.

The Position

The R&D Lab Technician would support engineering design teams with disassembling and benchmarking existing products, fabricating prototype components, and executing various tests.

What You Will Do

• Set up and conduct performance-related tests on components concerning interior, exterior, chassis, frame, and BIW (body-in-white) systems. Then, analyze test results against specifications and prepare technical reports for engineering design teams to review.
• Execute teardown and benchmark activities concerning competitor vehicles and subsystems.
• Build, assemble, and modify experimental components.
• Create custom test fixtures to facilitate testing efforts.
• Diagnose mechanical or electrical failures in prototypes and recommend countermeasures.
• Calibrate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and shop machinery to ensure safe and accurate operation.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Associate's degree in automotive or industrial technology.
• ASE certification.
• 3+ years of professional experience operating and testing the following systems: interior, exterior, chassis, frame, and BIW.
• An ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Strong vehicle diagnostic skills.
• An ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Adept in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • An ability to prepare reports/spreadsheets (when needed) to support project-related work.
• Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Competitive Salaries.
• A Global Environment that Foster Diversity.
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits.
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Work Hours.

Other Details

• 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.