Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Thermal Test Engineer
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI), California City, California, us, 93504
Job Title
Thermal System Test Engineer
What You Will Do
Research, develop, and oversee full‑vehicle thermal systems testing at an automotive proving ground.
The Thermal Systems Department is responsible for Air Conditioning, Heater System, Auto Temp Control, Cooling (towing and high performance) and Battery Thermal Management for all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in the North‑American market using internally‑developed objective and subjective test modes aligned to the North‑American environment and customer expectations.
Thermal system test activity supports corporate goals of maintaining safety, improving customer satisfaction, reducing warranty costs, and enhancing the public image of HMG products in the group’s largest sales market.
How Will You Make an Impact
Support third‑party data collection requests for purposes of test mode development, CAE model correlation, research study, market understanding, and setting design requirements.
Participate in all related Air Conditioning, Heater System, Towing and Battery Thermal management validation testing for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles for North America—including field and lab testing.
Participate in all related Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) calibration testing and validation for HMG. The focus of this responsibility is field testing for validation, although some lab testing will also be required.
Install and configure data acquisition equipment. Work competently with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, and more. Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high‑level commentary on results.
Conduct periodic competitive vehicle and technology evaluations. Submit reports as defined by management and customers.
Lead as assigned from the Thermal Systems manager, testing new technologies related to Thermal Systems.
Complete administrative tasks such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc. Plan and oversee project work such as purchase of fixed assets or facility/equipment repair.
Create and present technical reports as assigned.
Perform liaison activities related to thermal systems between internal HATCI customers (Powertrain, NVH) and external customers (Kia and Hyundai/Genesis) in accordance with requests from parent company requests.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Two years’ experience in vehicle testing and development preferred
Two years’ experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Proficiency with data and numerical analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
Proficient in the usage of automotive data acquisition tools and sensors
Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
Proficient project management skills
Proficient time management and organization skills
What Hyundai Can Offer You 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 including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment
Travel up to 20–40% of time domestically or internationally in support of off‑site testing or evaluation
Work indoors and outdoors in harsh weather conditions (Winter –40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 10,000 ft)
Shop Environment: Exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards; bending and stooping required; must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work safely with hand power tools. Use of personal protective equipment required where prescribed.
May require bending, stooping and lifting while removing and attaching trailers to vehicles, installing instrumentation and repairing vehicle failures.
May require operation of vehicles for total of 1,000 miles over 2–3 day period.
Note: As full‑vehicle validation requires constant hands‑on activity, this is not a hybrid or remote role.
Compensation $80,000 ~ $98,000
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Research
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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What You Will Do
Research, develop, and oversee full‑vehicle thermal systems testing at an automotive proving ground.
The Thermal Systems Department is responsible for Air Conditioning, Heater System, Auto Temp Control, Cooling (towing and high performance) and Battery Thermal Management for all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in the North‑American market using internally‑developed objective and subjective test modes aligned to the North‑American environment and customer expectations.
Thermal system test activity supports corporate goals of maintaining safety, improving customer satisfaction, reducing warranty costs, and enhancing the public image of HMG products in the group’s largest sales market.
How Will You Make an Impact
Support third‑party data collection requests for purposes of test mode development, CAE model correlation, research study, market understanding, and setting design requirements.
Participate in all related Air Conditioning, Heater System, Towing and Battery Thermal management validation testing for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles for North America—including field and lab testing.
Participate in all related Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) calibration testing and validation for HMG. The focus of this responsibility is field testing for validation, although some lab testing will also be required.
Install and configure data acquisition equipment. Work competently with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, and more. Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high‑level commentary on results.
Conduct periodic competitive vehicle and technology evaluations. Submit reports as defined by management and customers.
Lead as assigned from the Thermal Systems manager, testing new technologies related to Thermal Systems.
Complete administrative tasks such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc. Plan and oversee project work such as purchase of fixed assets or facility/equipment repair.
Create and present technical reports as assigned.
Perform liaison activities related to thermal systems between internal HATCI customers (Powertrain, NVH) and external customers (Kia and Hyundai/Genesis) in accordance with requests from parent company requests.
What You Will Bring to the Role
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Two years’ experience in vehicle testing and development preferred
Two years’ experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Proficiency with data and numerical analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
Proficient in the usage of automotive data acquisition tools and sensors
Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
Proficient project management skills
Proficient time management and organization skills
What Hyundai Can Offer You 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 including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment
Travel up to 20–40% of time domestically or internationally in support of off‑site testing or evaluation
Work indoors and outdoors in harsh weather conditions (Winter –40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 10,000 ft)
Shop Environment: Exposure to fuel, compressed air/gas, emissions and exhaust fumes; pinching, tripping, electrical, and chemical hazards; bending and stooping required; must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and work safely with hand power tools. Use of personal protective equipment required where prescribed.
May require bending, stooping and lifting while removing and attaching trailers to vehicles, installing instrumentation and repairing vehicle failures.
May require operation of vehicles for total of 1,000 miles over 2–3 day period.
Note: As full‑vehicle validation requires constant hands‑on activity, this is not a hybrid or remote role.
Compensation $80,000 ~ $98,000
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Research
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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