Vehicle Safety Component Test Engineer

Vehicle Safety Component Test Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support automotive safety system and component test engineering efforts:
  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and support system and component-level tests
    • Pre-test: Create vehicle safety test plans/checklists, and coordinate with requestors and technician team members
    • Test: Attend, determine set-up conditions, and execute in-person tests
    • Post-test: Collect, post-process, and analyze data, in addition to conducting post-test vehicle/component teardowns and inspections
  • Generate technical reports of test performance results
  • Provide requestors with test reports and data sets
• Contribute to system and component test practices and standards:
  • Test Methods: Study/use R&D, regulatory, and Consumer metrics in relation to testing practices
  • Monitor pedestrian protection impacts (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and headform)
  • Ensure safety standards are being met (e.g., FMVSS 201u – Upper Interior Impacts (FMH), FMVSS 226 – Ejection Mitigation (EJM), etc.)
  • Oversee airbag deployments
• Utilize, maintain, and calibrate the following tools and devices for safety-related purposes:
  • Hybrid-compressed, gas-powered cylinder test rigs (i.e., impact test rigs)
  • DAQ (data acquisition) systems
  • High-speed video capture cameras
  • 3D coordinate-measuring machines
  • 3D imaging laser scanners
  • Sensors/transducers (e.g., accelerometers, potentiometers, load cells, LVDTs, etc.)
• Assess current system and component test processes and procedures, and develop/recommend engineering improvements
• Travel up to 5% of the time, both domestically and internationally

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Solid foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles
  (kinematics, kinetics, material properties, strength of materials)
• Foundational understanding of automotive structure and components (ideal)
• Foundational knowledge of automotive component testing (ideal)
  • Testing Methodology/Modalities with respect to:
    - FMVSS, US-NCAP, IIHS, Latin NCAP, ECE, EuroNCAP
  • Test Data Acquisition and Post-processing
    - Knowledge of sensors and transducers
    - Knowledge and troubleshooting skills for Data Acquisition Systems
  • Test Data High Speed Video Acquisition and Post-processing
    - Knowledge of high-speed cameras setup
    - Knowledge and troubleshooting of high-speed video acquisitions systems
  • Using test data analysis software and tools is ideal but not mandatory
    - National Instruments DIAdem, Altair Hyperworks, MS Excel, etc
• Exhibit strong data analysis skills, attention to detail, and logical problem solving
• Exhibit can-do attitude and approach their work with high level of determination
• Demonstrated ability to:
  - Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity
  - Ability to work independently and with others.
  - Work in a hands-on test environment
• Self-motivator with a drive to get things done despite challenges and obstacles
• Excellent and effective communication skills
  (verbal, email, phone call, engineering reports, etc)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient time management and organization skills

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• BSME; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
• 0-3 years of engineering experience
• 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 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
• 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

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