Senior Human Factors Engineer: Vehicle UX & Ergonomics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical, dental andVision

Employer-paid disability and life

Generous PTO

Global environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, California is seeking a Total Vehicle Evaluation, Human Factors Sr. Engineer to advance usability and ergonomic assessments across Hyundai, Kia and Genesis development programs.

You will lead human factors evaluations, perform competitive benchmarking, and evaluate design concepts using CAD/CATIA, while tracking issues through prototype and pilot stages and collaborating with multiple teams across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of automotive engineering experience with Human Factors emphasis.
• Thorough knowledge of human factors and ergonomics concepts.
• Proficient with CAD/CATIA programs.
• Familiarity with SAE J826 manikin measurements.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics, NVH, braking and powertrain systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong project management and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis development vehicles for Human Factors issues (controls, displays, seats, visibility, usability, interior packaging).
• Perform competitive benchmarking focused on Human Factors and Ergonomics.
• Evaluate vehicle design concepts for human factors issues using CATIA/CAD programs.
• Track issues from development to prototype/pilot vehicles.
• Plan and execute outsourced research clinics (usability/seat comfort) and prepare reports.
• Provide Human Factors knowledge for Ride and Drive evaluations, Clinics, and Seat Clinics.
• Analyze customer feedback survey results (JD Power IQS/VDS/APEAL, Consumer Reports) and conduct preference studies.
• Interface with Hyundai and Kia affiliates in North America.
• Support development activities at Proving Ground in California City, CA.
• Perform vehicle evaluations at Hyundai and Kia NA manufacturing plants.
• Create and present clear & concise technical reports.

Skills

Ergonomics knowledge

Human factors concepts

Project management

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CATIA

Microsoft Office

SAE J826 measurements

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. in Irvine, California is seeking a Total Vehicle Evaluation, Human Factors Sr. Engineer to advance usability and ergonomic assessments across Hyundai, Kia and Genesis development programs.

You will lead human factors evaluations, perform competitive benchmarking, and evaluate design concepts using CAD/CATIA, while tracking issues through prototype and pilot stages and collaborating with multiple teams across North America.