Job Description

Powertrain Performance Test Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for a Powertrain Performance Test Engineer at our Chino, CA facility

As a powertrain performance test engineer you will be part of a team that is responsible for calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the acceleration characteristics, fuel economy and powertrain behavior of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American market. In this position, you will utilize in-vehicle testing, customer research, and subjective performance evaluation to support lead engineers in defining and achieving targets. Subject propulsion systems include internal combustion, hybrid-electric, and battery-electric, in a variety of vehicle segments.

• Instrument test vehicles with a variety of sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicle’s performance and fuel economy.
• Identify drivability and fuel economy strengths and weaknesses. Perform root cause analysis with measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies responsible for the identified behaviors.
• Plan & participate in test trips where vehicles are evaluated in a wide range of driving conditions and environments.
• Work with lead engineers to validate drivability strategies for the best match to US market expectations.
• Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in the collection and analysis of vehicle data.
• Participate in drive events with a panel of engineers and evaluators where you will provide the perspective of a powertrain evaluator and provide context to the comments of other evaluators. 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred, Aerospace & Electrical accepted)
• Engineer I- 0-3 years
• Engineer II- 3-7 years
• Software: MATLAB, Simulink, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency for data analysis and presentation.

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.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

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
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)

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