Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) · 3 weeks ago
Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer
Superior, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expHyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Safety and Crashworthiness Performance Engineer to join their Vehicle Development & Testing group. The role involves planning, executing, and analyzing safety-related tests to qualify new models for release and support North American safety rating achievements.
Automotive
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and execute full-vehicle and component-level crash tests (frontal, side, rear, rollover, static, and subsystem tests)
Develop detailed test plans, procedures, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition requirements
Oversee test preparation, including vehicle builds, sensor installation, dummy preparation, and facility readiness
Analyze crash test data, videos, and high-speed measurements to evaluate structural performance, occupant injury metrics, and safety system function
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and engineering recommendations to support design improvements
Collaborate with CAE teams to correlate simulation results with physical test outcomes
Support development of future models by identifying safety risks and proposing countermeasures
Ensure compliance with global regulatory and consumer test standards (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, CMVSS, etc.)
Manage communication with internal and external stakeholders, including proving grounds, suppliers, and safety rating agencies
Maintain documentation, test records, and quality systems for audit and traceability
Qualification
Required
MS Mechanical Engineering OR
BS Mechanical Engineering OR
BS Biomechanical Engineering
1 – 5 yrs of experience
Strong knowledge in automotive structure, crashworthiness, and safety
Strong knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS), NCAP, and IIHS safety evaluations
Expertise in testing, test equipment, and test processes necessary to meet vehicle requirements
Expertise in analysis of crash test data (structural and occupant)
Knowledge of simulation (structure and occupant) to provide direction to CAE team
Knowledge of Automotive industry engineering and manufacturing
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
Preferred
Experience using test data analysis tools is ideal (Diadaem, Hyperworks, TEMA, etc.)
Benefits
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
Company
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-02-26
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2024-12-04
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