Senior Thermal Systems Engineer, Vehicle Testing

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); California City (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium health

Employer-paid disability and life

Paid time off

Global environment

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Thermal Systems Senior Engineer to lead thermal testing on prototype vehicles, focusing on engine cooling, HVAC, and battery thermal management.

You will validate climate control through field tests and wind tunnel work, calibrate auto climate systems, and analyze data to propel performance improvements. The role demands hands-on testing, data acquisition expertise, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet NA customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) required.
• 6+ years automotive engineering experience in vehicle testing or calibration preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of thermal systems testing for engine cooling, HVAC, and battery management on pre-production vehicles.
• Conduct HVAC performance tests, including field validation and wind tunnel development as needed.
• Calibrate automatic climate control to North American customer expectations with validation testing.
• Perform cooling tests for engine, transmission, EV motor/inverter, and battery; include seasonal testing.
• Prepare test instrumentation documents, configure data acquisition, retrieve data, analyze results, and report findings.
• Create test reports to drive improvements and communicate improvements collaboratively.
• Handle administrative tasks and oversee project work such as asset purchases or facility repairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Data acquisition experience

Climatic chamber testing

MS Office

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

ETAS INCA

IPetronik

Vector

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a Thermal Systems Senior Engineer to lead thermal testing on prototype vehicles, focusing on engine cooling, HVAC, and battery thermal management.

You will validate climate control through field tests and wind tunnel work, calibrate auto climate systems, and analyze data to propel performance improvements. The role demands hands-on testing, data acquisition expertise, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet NA customer