Vehicle Safety Verification Senior Technician

Location: Superior Township, MI, US, 48198

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a Data & Instrumentation Crash Test Technician to join our Vehicle Safety Test Team, located in Superior Township, Michigan. As a Data/Instrumentation Crash Test Technician, you’ll play a vital role in bringing Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles to life, ensuring they meet the highest safety standards through rigorous physical crash testing. Working closely with advanced data acquisition systems and precision sensors, we are looking for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has great attention to detail.

If you have a passion for automotive engineering and want to be at the forefront of safety innovation, this is your chance to apply!

• Review test plan with engineers to understand data acquisition and sensors/instrumentation required
• Control instrumentation and data acquisition required to collect crash test data
• Self‑sufficient to prepare test setup, conduct test, and acquire/download the data
• Handle all instrumentation for testing:
  • Verify all sensor functionality prior to test
  • Select calibrated equipment for installation on vehicle
  • Assemble instrumentation in uniaxial, biaxial, or triaxial configurations
  • Repair or replace sensors damaged between install and test
• Repair damaged and broken instrumentation:
  • Diagnose instrumentation issues and determine reparability
  • Solder and splice small gauge wire as necessary
  • Properly document and dispose of non‑repairable instrumentation
• Calibration and Traceability:
  • Full responsibility for tracking data acquisition systems and sensor calibrations
  • Document instruments and calibrations in a database environment.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with other technicians and engineers
• Ensure the highest quality of data is recorded and processed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Parts and equipment ordering
• Maintain shop equipment and tools
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum:
  High School Diploma
• Preferred:
  Associate Degree – Automotive Technology or Related Industry Experience

Requirements:

• Senior Technician Level with 10+ years of experience
• R&D Test Preparation activities
• Preferred/Ideal: previous experience in automotive safety testing (crash test, sled testing, dynamic impact component/system testing, etc)

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working in automotive development and testing environment
• Experience instrumenting a test vehicle, system, or component
• Experience with soldering, splicing, and other low voltage electrical repairs.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and sensors
  • Accelerometers, load cells, strain gauges, potentiometers, etc
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software (DTS/Data Pro or other systems)
• Familiarity with digital signal processing & calibration standards
• PC skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet time constraints.
  • Excellent Communication and writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills working in a culturally diverse environment.

• 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
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

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.