Vehicle Evaluation & Test Planning Engineer II

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums

Disability and Life Insurance

Generous PTO

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Total Vehicle Evaluation Test Planning Engineer II to lead test planning and coordination during vehicle development.

You will manage testing priorities across teams, coordinate seasonal testing, and evaluate overall vehicle performance (Powertrain, Ride & Handling, NVH, Brakes, ADAS). Applicants should hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3–7 years of automotive experience, and demonstrate strong planning, data

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics, NVH, braking and powertrain systems.
• Proficient in planning, executing, and monitoring projects.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Test planning and coordination for Total Vehicle Evaluation led development activities.
• Manage testing priorities with various teams and coordinate vehicle test usage.
• Coordinate seasonal testing vehicle usage including Summer and Winter testing.
• Evaluate total performance of Hyundai, Kia, Genesis development vehicles.
• Perform subjective vehicle evaluations and identify potential issues.
• Organize and execute benchmarking activities on competitive vehicles.
• Track development status of Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia vehicle projects.
• Summarize media reviews and customer feedback of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles.
• Manage the entire test vehicle fleet including competitor vehicles.
• Coordinate test vehicle access requests and vehicle loan requests from affiliates.
• Interface with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis affiliates in North America.
• Support vehicle testing activities at the Hyundai California Proving Ground.
• Create and present clear project status and technical reports.

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) in Irvine, CA is seeking a Total Vehicle Evaluation Test Planning Engineer II to lead test planning and coordination during vehicle development.

You will manage testing priorities across teams, coordinate seasonal testing, and evaluate overall vehicle performance (Powertrain, Ride & Handling, NVH, Brakes, ADAS). Applicants should hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3–7 years of automotive experience, and demonstrate strong planning, data