Powertrain Performance Test Engineer

Powertrain Performance Test Engineer Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. life insurance, paid time off United States, California, Chino May 06, 2026 Powertrain Performance Test Engineer As a powertrain performance test engineer you will be part of a team that is responsible for calibrating vehicle parameters that have a direct impact on the acceleration characteristics, fuel economy, and powertrain behavior of Hyundai/Kia/Genesis vehicles for the North American market. In this position, you will support lead engineers in defining and achieving drivability and performance targets through in-vehicle testing, calibration, voice-of-customer research, and subjective evaluation. Subject propulsion systems include internal combustion, hybrid-electric, and battery-electric, in a variety of vehicle segments. What You Will Do Instrument test vehicles with a variety of sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, etc.) to collect data for characterizing and monitoring the vehicle's performance and drivability. Identify drivability strengths and weaknesses. Perform root cause analysis with measured data to determine the powertrain control strategies responsible for the identified behaviors. Plan & participate in test trips where vehicles are evaluated in a wide range of on-road driving conditions and environments. Work with lead engineers to validate drivability strategies for the best match to US market expectations. Perform powertrain performance testing and assist in the collection and analysis of vehicle data. Participate in drive events with a panel of engineers and evaluators where you will provide the perspective of a powertrain evaluator and provide context to the comments of other evaluators. Create and present clear & concise project status and technical reports. 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 35%, domestically and internationally to support product development and testing What You Will Bring to the Role Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field of study 1+ years of relevant engineering experience; experience in the automotive industry preferred Engineering internship experience Good understanding of vehicle powertrain systems and vehicle dynamics Experience with data acquisition systems Experience with data analysis software including MATLAB Knowledgeable in simple modeling of physical systems and analysis Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving methods Good written communication and presentation skills Flexibility in handling multiple projects and changing priorities Proficient with Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record 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

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$70,000 ~ $93,000/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.