Job Description
Job description:
Materials Engineer - Weathering Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is currently looking for an Automotive Materials Weathering Engineer at our Proving Grounds in California City, CA!
WHAT YOU WILL DO - Evaluate the material weathering resistance performance of Hyundai and Kia prototype and production vehicles and components
- Develop, plan, and execute material weathering projects that support the development of advanced material systems for polymers, fabrics, and coatings
- Conduct experimental investigations to understand and improve material weathering processes and analysis techniques in support of vehicle durability and performance
- Analyze spectral and thermal data and support development of new measurement techniques
- Organize and analyze tested material property data, providing associated testing reports for requesting teams
- Coordinate with other engineering and technician staff to perform material weathering evaluations
- Conduct benchmarking of competitive vehicle component materials
- Support the specification and maintenance of specialized testing equipment and data logging systems
- Support team management with the development of budget and equipment planning for the Weathering Station
- Travel up to 10% domestically/internationally
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, Paint/Coating, Plastic Technology, or Polymer Science; Other degrees may be considered based on relevant experience
- 5 years of materials testing and/or development experience, preferably in automotive
- Knowledge of spectral and thermal degradation of materials is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience in PLC programming, data systems, controller components is highly desirable
- 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
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.
- 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
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Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Flexible hours,