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Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 6 hours ago

Thermal Systems Engineer I

California City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $78K/yr

2+ years exp

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is focused on improving vehicle thermal systems through rigorous testing and calibration. The Thermal Systems Engineer I will conduct performance tests, calibrate temperature controls, and manage testing documentation to enhance vehicle safety and customer satisfaction.

Automotive

No H1B

Responsibilities

Research and develop thermal system performance through vehicle testing

Participate in and conduct HVAC performance tests of pre-production (prototype) vehicles

Calibrate Automatic Temperature Control (or auto climate control) for cabin comfort according to North American customer expectations

Participate in and conduct cooling performance tests of pre-production (prototype) vehicles, including engine, transmission, electric motor and inverter, and battery cooling

Conduct battery thermal management testing for developing EV performance

Plan for effective testing by preparing test instrumentation documents and configuring data acquisition equipment, working competently with a wide range of sensors and signals including vehicle CAN buses, thermocouples, pressures, voltages and more

Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high-level commentary on results

Create test reports that drive forward improvements in performance and communicate opportunities to solve problems in a collaborative environment

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

Qualification

Thermal system performanceHVAC testingData analysisMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProject managementMicrosoft OfficeOral communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word

Project management, time management and organizational leadership skills

Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

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: -30F, 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 long distance driving over multiple days

Note: As full-vehicle validation requires constant hands-on activity, this is not a hybrid or remote role