Hyundai Motor America

Powertrain Performance Test Engineer II

Hyundai Motor America

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chino • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $93,000 per year

About the role

  • Instrument test vehicles with a variety of sensors (e.g., accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicles' performance and fuel economy
  • Identify drivability and fuel economy strengths and weaknesses, in addition to conducting root cause analysis via measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies that contribute to the identified behaviors
  • Plan and participate in test trips where vehicles are evaluated in a wide range of driving conditions and environments
  • Collaborate with lead engineers in validating drivability strategies that support US market expectations
  • Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in the collection and analysis of vehicle data
  • Partake in drive events with a panel of engineers and evaluators, providing the perspective of a powertrain evaluator and offering context to the comments of other evaluators
  • Travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or a related field of engineering
  • 4+ years of experience working with propulsion systems
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink
  • Experience performing vehicle evaluations
  • Data and root cause analysis skills
  • Familiarity with performing testing, validation, research, and benchmarking activities/tasks concerning propulsion-related systems
  • Experience with automotive data acquisition and analysis tools and sensors
  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics and fuel economy principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Flexibility with program and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs
  • Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
Benefits
  • 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 Range of Position: $80,000 ~ $93,000 /Year
  • A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
  • Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
  • Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Flexible Work Hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
MATLABSimulinkdata analysisroot cause analysisvehicle evaluationstestingvalidationbenchmarkingpropulsion systemsvehicle dynamics
Soft Skills
time managementself-managementorganizationwritten communicationoral communicationinterpersonal skillsexplanation of technical topicsflexibility
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in electrical engineering