Chassis Development - Braking Engineering Design Engineer I

Brake Test & Development Engineer

• Develop North America brake systems through subjective and objective in-house testing for all aspects of brake system performance for Hyundai/KIA/Genesis vehicles. Collaborate with and support Vehicle Test and Development Department, Global Brake Engineering Groups as well as Marketing and Quality Divisions. Conduct benchmarking of competitive vehicles and support customer preference studies. Act as voice of North America customer.
• Develop and conduct objective brake testing and data analysis.
• Support development of North America specific braking aspects including pedal feel and regenerative braking controls.
• Develop in-house testing, specify and procure test specific instrumentation as needed.
• Conduct objective benchmarking of competitive 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.
• Assist in planning and monitoring of department budget.
• Create and present technical reports.

• Proficient driving skills.
• Expert technical report writing skills.
• Proficient with data acquisition systems and sensing equipment including CAN bus data acquisition.
• Proficient Project Management skills.
• Proficient skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficient time management and organization skills.
• Proficient self-management skills.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Documented professional high performance driving experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field of study
• Knowledge of Automotive Industry engineering and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electrified vehicle architecture, brake by wire and regenerative braking systems.
• Expert knowledge of Automotive Vehicle Dynamic Brake evaluation principles and practices.
• Expert knowledge of SAE and FMVSS test procedures and methods related to automotive braking and ability to personally conduct such testing.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and capability.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, integrity and ethical behavior.
• 3 years in Vehicle Dynamics testing and evaluation.
• 5 years in brake engineering, test and development.

Experience working in culturally diverse team environment.

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.

• Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment and in harsh climate conditions (Winter -40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 14,000 ft)
• Travel up to 30%, up to 3 weeks in duration at a time, domestically and internationally to support product development, testing, and promotion

• 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

Compensation : $66,000~$89,000 (Annually)