Sr. Chassis Test & Development Test Planning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar Medical Premiums for You &

Employer-paid Disability & Life Ins.

Generous Paid Time Off (Holiday & Vac.

Competitive Salaries

Global Environment

Retirement Savings & Planning Benefits

HSA & FSA access

Flexible Work Hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Sr. Chassis Test & Development Test Planning Engineer at our California Proving Ground.

You will plan and coordinate CTD-led development activities, manage a test fleet, and ensure a structured testing regime across on-site and off-site venues. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in automotive engineering, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and strong project planning, data analysis, and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics, NVH, braking, and powertrain systems.
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and monitoring projects.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and coordination for CTD-led development activities, including prototype evaluations and on-site/off-site tests.
• Coordinate seasonal testing (e.g., Summer in Death Valley, Winter in Minnesota).
• Manage test vehicle fleet throughout the lifecycle: shipment, check-in, inventory, disposal.
• Track vehicle registrations and renewals, including license plates management.
• Track fixed assets such as test equipment, sensors, data loggers, tools.
• Support development garage technician management and workload analysis.
• Coordinate vehicle test usage between teams and manage testing priorities.
• Facilitate competitor vehicle purchases and rentals; interface with Hyundai/Kia affiliates; present technical reports.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

NVH

Project planning

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job description:

Sr. Chassis Test & Development Test Planning Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Test Planning Senior Engineer at our California Proving Ground.

• The Test Planning Engineer role will manage the vehicle testing that occurs between various teams during the vehicle development process, coordinate seasonal testing activities, and participate in vehicle static and dynamic evaluations.
• The Chassis Test & Development (CTD) Team is involved throughout the vehicle development process to ensure the competitiveness of Hyundai Motor Group products in North America.
• CTD works closely with all other development teams in order to manage and facilitate testing that needs to occur at various stages of vehicle development especially the attributes that requires secured and consistent testing environment such as CPG and requires variety of test conditions utilizing adjacent off-site test venues for off-road test and seasonal test.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Test planning and coordination for CTD-led development activities like prototype vehicle evaluations, calibration, on-site test (tire screening test, media event, etc.), off-site test (off-road test, 3rd party track test, ride & drive, media event, etc.), rig test (suspension kinematic & compliance test, etc.).
• Seasonal testing coordination, like Summer testing at Death Valley and Winter testing in Minnesota.
• Manage test vehicle fleet throughout the whole vehicle lifecycle, consisting of vehicle shipment coordination, vehicle check-in and documentation, key management, vehicle tracking, inventory checks, and vehicle disposal.
• Track vehicle registrations & renewals, including management of manufacturer license plates.
• Track and manage fixed assets such as test equipment, sensors, data loggers, tools, etc.
• Support development garage technician management (workload analysis and job assignment)
• Coordinate vehicle test usage between teams, and manage testing priorities with various teams.
• Coordinate vehicle access requests from other HATCI Teams, and vehicle loan requests from Affiliates.
• Facilitate competitor vehicle purchases and rentals.
• Track the development status of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicle projects.
• Interface regularly with Hyundai and Kia affiliates in North America.
• Support other technical groups as needed.
• Create and present clear and concise technical reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry
• General understanding of vehicle dynamics, NVH, braking, and powertrain systems
• Proficiency in planning, executing, and monitoring projects
• Proficiency with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong analytical skills, data-driven decision-making abilities
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• 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
• Competitive Salaries
  • $98,000.00 ~ $125,000.00/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

• Physical Demands, Work Environment, Travel Expectations:

  • 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.