Hyundai Motor America

Vehicle Evaluation Test Planning Engineer II

Hyundai Motor America

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $93,000 per year

About the role

  • Test planning and coordination for Total Vehicle Evaluation led development activities like Prototype evaluations and Ride and Drive evaluations.
  • Manage testing priorities with various teams and coordinate vehicle test usage between teams.
  • Coordinate seasonal testing vehicle usage including Summer and Winter testing.
  • Evaluate the total performance (Powertrain, Ride & Handling, NVH, Brakes, ADAS, Human Factors, etc.) of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis development vehicles.
  • Perform subjective vehicle evaluations, identify potential customer complaint issues, investigate problem root causes, and recommend potential countermeasures.
  • Organize and execute benchmarking activities on competitive vehicles.
  • Track the 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 competitors vehicles throughout the whole vehicle lifecycle, consisting of vehicle check-in/purchase, documentation, tracking, and disposal.
  • Coordinate test vehicle access requests from other HATCI Teams, and vehicle loan requests from affiliates.
  • Interface regularly with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis affiliates in North America.
  • Support vehicle testing activities at the Hyundai California Proving Ground.
  • Support other technical groups as needed.
  • Create and present clear & concise project status and technical reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study
  • 3 ~ 7 year of relevant engineering experience in the automotive industry
  • General understanding of vehicle dynamics, human factors, 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
  • Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities
  • Valid Driver's License and 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
  • 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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
vehicle dynamicshuman factorsNVHbraking systemspowertrain systemsproject planningproject executionproject monitoringbenchmarkingdata analysis
Soft Skills
analytical skillsdata-driven decision-makingwritten communicationpresentation skillsteamworkindependenceflexibilityprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringValid Driver's License