Durability Evaluation Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off
United States, California, California City
5759 Highway 58 (Show on map)
Sep 15, 2025
Durability Evaluation Engineer Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a highly motivated and proactive engineer for the Durability Team The Team: The Durability Team oversees in-market durability and corrosion testing efforts concerning Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis NA vehicle models, using internally-developed objective and subjective test modes that are specific to the North American environment and customer expectations The Position: The Durability Evaluation Engineer would support corporate goals of maintaining safety, improving customer satisfaction, reducing warranty costs, and enhancing the public image of HMG (Hyundai Motor Group) products in the North American market by researching, developing, and overseeing full-vehicle durability testing efforts at HATCI's automotive proving ground in California City, CA What You Will Do: Perform daily follow-ups concerning vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians For a given incident, determine the level of follow-up that is required Elevate important issue statuses found within incident reports Report, investigate, and see issues to resolution/completion Collaborate with global stakeholders on developing effective countermeasures Follow up on countermeasure effectiveness Periodically, complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections Monitor 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 field and on-site inspections of used vehicles Collect and report data that concerns real-world customer conditions Resource survey data to inform the development of accelerated, proving ground test modes Monitor and track field durability-related issues from various data sources, including warranty claims, port claims, FSE reports, customer surveys, automotive press releases, and social media applications Install and configure data acquisition equipment Work competently with a wide range of data inputs, including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, and more Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high-level commentary on results Support third-party data collection requests for purposes of test mode development, CAE model correlation, research study, market understanding, and design requirement creation Develop and communicate procedures that define and organize tasks and responsibilities for engineering, technician, and test driver staff Complete administrative tasks, such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc. Plan and oversee project work (i.e., purchase of fixed assets and facility/equipment repairs) Provide experience/perspective on understanding the NA market, in particular, customer usage and expectations Travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally What You Will Bring to the Role: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, systems, or a related field of engineering 3+ years of full-vehicle durability testing experience Corrosion testing experience Product assurance testing experience Familiarity with countermeasure development and test mode development Automotive proving ground work experience Experience conducting field investigations Proficiency in MATLAB, R, and Python Proficiency in working with automotive data acquisition tools and sensors Data and root cause analysis skills Comfortable operating in settings with the following conditions and expectations: Exposure to extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures, ranging from -40 F (in the winter) to +120 F (in the summer) Working up to an altitude of 14,000 feet Exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions, and exhaust fumes Exposure to pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards Bending and stooping one's body Lifting up to 75 lbs Working with hand-powered tools Using personal protective equipment (when required/prescribed) Removing and attaching trailers to vehicles Installing instrumentation and repairingvehicle failures Operating vehicles for 1,000 miles over a 2-3 day period Familiarity with Microsoft programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word Flexibility withprogram and process changes, as Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is willing to make late changes to satisfy customer needs Excellenttime management, self-management, and organization skills Project management experience Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders What Hyundai Can Offer You: 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 ~ $125,000/Year A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Work Hours Other Details: 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. VEVRM Federal contractor.