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Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Performance Testing Technician

Automotive Mechanical Repair & MaintenancePosted on Sep 24

Full-timeChino, CA, USA$65k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Have 5 years of experience as an Automotive Technician, especially in research and development and/or testing.
Have experience working in a culturally diverse team environment.
Have expert or proficient skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Have proficient time management and organization skills.
Have proficient oral and written communication skills.
Meet the physical and safety requirements of the shop environment, including the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, work with hand and power tools, and wear safety glasses.
Meet the safety requirements of the laboratory environment and, as needed, lift up to 50 pounds.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.

Responsibilities

Instrument and test vehicles for performance and drivability, including wide-open-throttle time and part-throttle acceleration, at Mojave Proving Ground and other sites.
Maintain, calibrate, and track equipment.
Update, maintain, and repair vehicle hardware and software; analyze vehicle and equipment issues to identify root causes.
Instrument test vehicles using fuel flow meters, g sensors, ETAS equipment, V-boxes, and thermocouples.
Install data-collection devices, including laptops, CAN interfaces, analog signals, noise and g measurement equipment, thermocouples, and strain and string gauges.
Identify and tap CAN wires and use Vehicle Spy or CANalyzer software to create competitor CAN databases.
Test vehicles on public roads, at the California Proving Grounds, and at other test tracks, including acceleration performance and pedal geometry testing.
Travel to remote road-testing locations, including Death Valley, California, and Fairbanks, Alaska.
Enter and post-process test data using Excel, MATLAB, ETAS-INCA MDA, and/or other software; confirm data legitimacy through sense checks during testing and before submission to engineering.
Maintain and repair test vehicles, including performing standard service intervals, cleaning and fueling vehicles, installing and removing camouflage, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions, and ordering and tracking parts and materials.
Update test vehicles with development parts, including tires and engine components.
Track, maintain, and calibrate test equipment such as sensors, laptops, and pedal stops; order and track equipment; support Finance Team audits of test equipment.
Provide cross-functional support to other Chino teams within the defined scope.
Work in shop, laboratory, road, and track environments, which may include exposure to fuel, compressed air or gas, emissions and exhaust fumes, hazardous conditions, weather extremes, vehicle travel, and high-speed test-track activity.
Perform administrative functions such as time-card, vacation, and travel requests.
Perform additional assigned projects.
Travel up to 35%, including multi-day trips, primarily to California Proving Grounds near Mojave, California.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate's degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent is preferred.

Performance Testing Technician

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Instrument and test vehicles for performance & drivability (WOT time, part-throttle acceleration, at Mojave Proving Ground & other sites
Equipment maintenance, calibration, & tracking.
Vehicle hardware & software updates, maintenance, and repair. Vehicle & equipment issue root-cause analysis.
Instrumentation of test vehicles, including fuel flow meters, g sensors, ETAS equipment, V-box, & thermocouples.
Installation of data collection devices (laptops, CAN interfaces, analog signals, noise & g measurements, thermocouples, strain/string gauges). To include
Identification and tapping of CAN wires along with use of Vehicle Spy or CANalyzer software to create competitor CAN databases.
Testing of vehicles on real roads, at the California Proving Grounds, and other test tracks. Acceleration performance, pedal geometry, etc.
Real roads to include remote locations (e.g. Death Valley, CA, Fairbanks, AK).
Test data entry and post-processing via Excel, MATLAB, ETAS-INCA MDA, and/or other software. Confirmation of data legitimacy (sense checks during testing and before submission to engineering).

Maintenance & repair of test vehicles. To include standard service intervals, cleaning, & fueling. Camouflage installation and removal. Diagnosis and repair of malfunctions. Ordering and tracking of parts & materials.
Test vehicle updates. To include development parts updates of all kinds, from tires to engine.
Track, maintain, & calibrate test equipment (sensors, laptops, pedal stops, etc). Order & track equipment, support Finance Team audits of test equipment.
Cross-functional support of other Chino teams as requested, within the scope defined above
Shop Environment - exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, & chemical hazards; bending & stooping required; must be able to lift up 75 lbs. and work with hand power tools. May work outdoors or indoors in extremes of weather and temperature. Safety glasses required.

Laboratory Environment - exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes. May be exposed to hazardous conditions; must have clear understanding of safety; may have to lift up to 50 lbs.
Road & Track Environment - exposure to typical dangers of vehicle travel, as well as sharing track environment with vehicles traveling at high speed, or driving vehicles at high speed or in difficult handling conditions. Driving vehicles equipped with accelerator pedal stop or pedal robot installed, sharing track space with other test vehicles.
Perform administrative functions such as time-card, vacation requests, travel requests, etc.
Perform additional projects assigned.
Up to 35% travel, including multi-day trips. Primary travel location is to California Proving Grounds near Mojave, CA.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Preferred Associates Degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
5 years experience as an Automotive Technician, especially R&D and/or testing
Experience working in culturally diverse team environment
Expert or Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Proficient time management and organization skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills

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
Range of Position: $65,000 ~ $120,000 /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. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Cover letter recommended

About the Company

Hyundai Motor Company

Global automaker producing sedans, SUVs, EVs

Hyundai Motor Company is a global car maker that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and a growing number of electric vehicles. Its manufacturing is done in-house across a network of plants around the world, which helps manage production and the supply chain across markets such as North America, India, and Europe. The company plans to expand its EV lineup, aiming to launch 21 new electric models by 2030 to cover affordable to high-performance segments. Hyundai differentiates itself through its integrated global manufacturing approach, control over its supply chain, and a deliberate shift toward electrification under the “Hyundai Way,” backed by a strong U.S. presence since 1986. Its goal is to grow vehicle sales with a balanced mix of traditional and electric vehicles while becoming a leading supplier of EVs across multiple market segments.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Founded: 1967

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