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Job Description

Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany is a young, dynamic company with its roots in South Korea. The Asian vibe can be felt throughout the whole company, making it a one-of-a-kind place to work.

In order to build on the success story in Korea, Hyundai Motor Company started to open R&D Centers for all main markets worldwide. The purpose of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center is to make sure that every Hyundai, KIA and Genesis which comes to Europe meets the demanding standards of the European customer and is adapted to the needs of that specific market.

To ensure this, we take on a wide range of research and development tasks at HMETC with a motivated team from many countries and cultures. These tasks cover the areas of Powertrain, Vehicle Development, Planning & Project Management, Electronic Systems, Commercial Vehicles, Design and a wide range of tasks in Corporate Functions for all three of the Group's strong brands.

To start shortly, we are currently seeking a

Erprobungsingenieur - Gesamtfahrzeug / (Sr.) Test Engineer - Total Vehicle (m/f/d)


  • Testing & evaluating of dynamic (Ride Comfort, Handling, Steering, Brake, NVH, Powertrain, ADAS) and static (Interior, Exterior, Usability, Infotainment, HMI, Accessories ) attributes on total vehicle level throughout all phases of vehicle development
  • Ensuring competitiveness of our premium product range amongst leading EU premium OEMs by...
  • ...establishing product improvements reflecting European customers' voice
  • ...testing competitive systems and compare in current development steps
  • Project planning with focus on timeframe, resources and request of budget
  • Documentation and presentation of project & development results
  • Close cooperation with internal HMETC departments, Quality and R&D Center in Namyang (South Korea)

  • Degree in mechanical / automotive engineering or related field
  • Experience in vehicle testing, total vehicle attributes is a plus
  • Interest in automobile & technology trends is a plus
  • Passion for details and analytical skills, structured & standalone working behavior to solve problems
  • Willingness to travel and valid European driving license B
  • Good command of English & communication skills
  • Familiar with Microsoft M365 office applications. Presenting & reporting skills is a plus


  • Challenging tasks and high responsibility in your work area
  • Many different training offers
  • Cross cultural experience with creative and open discussions
  • Open working atmosphere (Kicker-table, table-tennis etc.)
  • Flat hierarchies and short distances
  • Free lunch in our canteen
  • Work-life balance/flexible working hours
  • Medical check-ups
  • 30 days of holiday each year
  • Employee discount on Hyundai and Kia cars (car purchasing program)
  • Company events (e. g. family day or charity events)
  • Birthday gift for family member
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