Vehicle Safety Test Engineer - Component

Vehicle Safety Test Engineer - Component

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Automotive Safety System and Component Test Engineering
  • Plan, coordinate, execute, and support system and component level testing
    - Pre-Test: Create vehicle safety test plan / checklist, coordinate with requestor, coordinate with technician team
    - Test: attend test, confirm test setup conditions, and run test (in-person)
    - Post-test: Collect data, post-process data, analyze data, conduct post-test vehicle/component teardowns and inspections
  • Generate technical reports of test performance results
  • Package test report and data set for transmission to requestor
• System and component test scope responsibilities:
  • Test Methods : R&D, Regulatory, and Consumer Metrics

• • Pedestrian Protection Impacts (lower leg, upper leg, headform)
  • FMVSS 201u – Upper Interior Impacts (FMH)
  • FMVSS 226 – Ejection Mitigation (EJM)
  • Airbag Deployments

• Utilize, maintain, and coordinate calibration of the following equipment:
  • Hybrid Compressed gas-powered cylinder test rig (impact test rig)
  • DAS – Data Acquisition System
  • High Speed Video capture
  • 3D Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)
  • 3D Imaging Laser / Scanner
  • Various Sensors/transducers (accelerometer, potentiometer, load cell, LVDT etc)
• Develop system and component test processes and procedures
  • Implement process improvements for current procedures
• Travel possible, approximately 5% of the time domestically or 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

STILL INTERESTED? WHY NOT APPLY?