Brake Test Engineer

Brake Test Engineer

What You Will Do:

• Develop brake systems through subjective and objective in-house testing for Hyundai/KIA/Genesis NA vehicles
• Collaborate with and support the Vehicle Test and Development Teams, global brake engineering groups, and the marketing and quality divisions with braking efforts
• Provide experience/perspective on understanding the North American market, in particular, customer usage and expectations
• Conduct objective benchmarking of competitor vehicles and quantify Hyundai/Kia/Genesis products at specified development gateway points
• Support customer preference studies and turn subjective targets developed in benchmarking activities into measurable development parameters
• Perform brake-related testing and data analysis
• Support the development of NA-specific braking aspects, including pedal feel and regenerative braking controls
• Develop in-house testing, specify and procure test-specific instrumentation (as needed)
• Assist in planning and monitoring the team budget
• Create and present technical reports (as assigned)
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices and facilitate on-the-job learning
• Travel up to 30%, both domestically and internationally

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field of study
• 3+ years of experience testing and evaluating vehicle dynamics
• 5+ years of brake testing and development experience
• Well-versed with brake evaluation principles and practices concerning automotive vehicle dynamics
• Vast knowledge of SAE and FMVSS test procedures and methods relating to automotive braking
• Adept at working with automotive data acquisition systems and sensors, such as CAN bus
• Proficient driving skills
• Knowledge of electrified vehicle architecture (i.e., brake-by-wire and regenerative braking systems)
• Capability of working in extreme temperatures, ranging from -40º F (in the winter) to +120º F (in the summer)
• Ability to work up to an altitude of 14,000 feet
• Familiarity with 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
• 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.