Durability Evaluation Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI) is looking for a Durability Evaluation Engineer at our Proving Grounds in California City, CA.

Summary

Oversee full-vehicle durability testing at an automotive proving ground. Conduct market research, field survey, and data measurement for test mode development. Write clear and concise test procedures and work instructions. Evaluate and diagnose design and quality issues on all vehicle systems. Perform root-cause analysis and communicate issue information to stakeholders at R&D Headquarters, Plant, and Supplier. Compile detailed issue reports and track progress of resolution. Work and communicate across teams to drive development of effective countermeasure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform daily follow-up of vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians. Make judgements regarding level of follow-up required. Elevate important incident reports to issue status. Report, investigate, and follow-up issues to resolution. Communicate with global stakeholders and work together to establish effective countermeasure. Follow-up on countermeasure effectiveness.
• Complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections on a periodic basis. Monitor in detail the degradation of vehicle performance, handling, NVH, etc. Quantify degradation using subjective scales or objective measurements where appropriate. Develop and refine inspection processes and metrics.
• Coordinate and participate in inspections of used vehicles on-site and in field. Collect and report data representing real-world customer conditions. Use survey data as a resource to inform the development of accelerated, proving ground test modes.
• Install and configure data acquisition equipment. Work competently with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, strain gauge, accelerometer, and more. Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high-level commentary on results.
• Develop and write procedures to define and organize tasks and responsibilities for engineering, technician, or test driver staff. Communicate procedures concisely and professionally.
• Complete administrative tasks such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc. Plan and oversee project work such as purchase of fixed assets or facility/equipment repair.
• Travel up to 20% of time in support of off-site testing or evaluation.

What we offer:

• 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
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Compensation

$70,000 - $125,000

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with ethical behavior
• Comfort in establishing effective communication across different languages and cultures
• Knowledge of automotive systems and components
• Understanding of automotive industry test, development, and manufacturing methods
• Competent in data processing and analysis in time domain, frequency domain, etc.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• 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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering preferred
• Two years' experience in vehicle testing and development preferred
• Two years' experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
• Experience working in a culturally diverse team environment

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
• Proficiency with data and numerical analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
• Proficient in the usage of automotive data acquisition tools and sensors.
• Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
• Proficient project management skills
• Proficient time management and organization skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Shop Environment: Exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards; bending and stooping required; must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work safely with hand power tools. Use of personal protective equipment required where prescribed.
• Field Environment: Field temperature ranges from -40º F to +120º F; altitude ranges from -300 ft. below sea level to +12,000 ft. above sea level. May require bending, stooping and lifting while removing and attaching trailers to vehicles, installing instrumentation and repairing vehicle failures. May require operation of vehicles for total of 1,000 miles over 2-3 day period.