Vehicle Safety Component Test Engineer

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

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

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.

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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