Weathering Test Technician — Exterior & Interior Aging

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); California City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar employee premiums on MEd/​

Employer-paid disability and life

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Weathering Testing and Evaluation Technician to join the Total Vehicle Development Team of the Material Development Department.

The role supports accelerated weathering testing on vehicle components under harsh outdoor conditions. You will operate weathering test equipment, prepare samples, collect data, and generate reports while assisting with maintenance, calibration, and budget-related tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or post-secondary degree.
• 8+ years of OEM weathering testing and evaluation experience.
• Experience with outdoor accelerated weathering systems preferred.
• Proficiency in operation and maintenance of accelerated weathering systems (EMMAQUA, IPDP) and data collection.
• Ability to manage color and gloss measurements (X-Rite, BYK, etc.).
• Skilled with hand and power tools and electronic testing devices.
• Ability to work extended time outdoors in temperatures exceeding 100°F.
• Ability to lift and bend as required.
• Explain technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Operate accelerated weathering test equipment for interior and exterior components.
• Prepare samples and measure tested properties.
• Collect data and generate reports.
• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and daily preventive maintenance.
• Assist station operations through servicing and repairs.
• Support department budgetary needs, including parts orders and local procurement.
• Travel occasionally to off-site locations for evaluation and training.

Skills

Weathering testing

Data collection

Report writing

Tool operation

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary degree

Tools

EMMAQUA

IPDP

X-Rite

BYK

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Weathering Testing and Evaluation Technician to join the Total Vehicle Development Team of the Material Development Department.

The role supports accelerated weathering testing on vehicle components under harsh outdoor conditions. You will operate weathering test equipment, prepare samples, collect data, and generate reports while assisting with maintenance, calibration, and budget-related tasks.