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Forest River, Inc.

Corporate Engineer

Middlebury, IN · On-site

Durability Engineer will oversee road testing of FR vehicles for early performance and physical evaluation. These efforts will provide better first build quality results and provide a means to ...

Polaris, Inc.

$109K - $144K/yr

You will also mentor engineers and promote adoption of best practices and scalable methodologies ... Apply durability methodologies early in vehicle architecture development to influence design ...

Polaris, Inc.

Sr CAE Engineer - Durability

Wyoming, MN · On-site

$109K - $144K/yr

Attribute Engineering: Product support and technology development using commercial CAE software ... Work includes exposure to many vehicles and types of problems, including stretch opportunities ...

Polaris, Inc.

$109K - $144K/yr

Attribute Engineering: Product support and technology development using commercial CAE software ... Work includes exposure to many vehicles and types of problems, including stretch opportunities ...

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What are Vehicle Durability Engineers?

Vehicle Durability Engineers are professionals who evaluate and improve the lifespan and reliability of vehicles and their components. They design and implement tests to simulate real-world usage, identifying potential points of failure and working with design teams to enhance product durability. Their work ensures that vehicles can withstand various stresses and environmental conditions over time, resulting in safer and more reliable products for consumers.

What is the difference between Vehicle Durability Engineer vs Vehicle Reliability Engineer?

AspectVehicle Durability EngineerVehicle Reliability Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, certifications in durability testingBachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, certifications in reliability analysis
Work EnvironmentTesting labs, vehicle prototypes, field testingDesign teams, testing labs, data analysis
Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturing, OEMs, suppliersAutomotive, aerospace, manufacturing
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Vehicle Durability Engineers focus on ensuring vehicles withstand long-term use and environmental stresses through durability testing. Vehicle Reliability Engineers concentrate on analyzing and improving vehicle systems' dependability and performance. While both roles require engineering backgrounds and involve testing, durability engineers emphasize physical endurance, whereas reliability engineers focus on system consistency and failure prevention.

What are some common challenges Vehicle Durability Engineers face when testing new vehicle models?

Vehicle Durability Engineers often encounter challenges such as replicating real-world driving conditions in a controlled environment, managing the logistics of lengthy test cycles, and quickly identifying the root causes of failures in complex systems. They must collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to implement corrective actions and ensure that recommendations are both practical and cost-effective. Staying up-to-date with evolving materials, testing technologies, and regulatory requirements is also crucial in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vehicle Durability Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vehicle Durability Engineer, you need a strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering, with expertise in fatigue analysis, material science, and structural testing. Familiarity with simulation software like ANSYS, durability test equipment, and data analysis tools is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as FE certification. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork skills help you investigate failures and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These competencies are crucial for ensuring vehicles meet safety and longevity standards, ultimately improving product reliability and customer satisfaction.
What states have the most Vehicle Durability Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Vehicle Durability Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Vehicle Durability Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 34% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Durability Evaluation Engineer II

Hyundai Motor Company

California City, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Durability Evaluation Engineer II
  • Research, develop, and oversee full-vehicle durability testing at an automotive proving ground.
  • The Durability Department is responsible for in-market durability and corrosion test of all Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models sold in the North American market using internally-developed objective and subjective test modes aligned to the North American environment and customer expectations.
  • Durability test activity supports corporate goals of maintaining safety, improving customer satisfaction, reducing warranty costs, and enhancing the public image of HMG products in the group's largest sales market.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Perform daily follow-up of vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians. Make judgements regarding level of follow-up required. Elevate important incident reports to issue status. Report, investigate, and follow-up issues to resolution. Communicate with global stakeholders and work together to establish effective countermeasure. Follow-up on countermeasure effectiveness.
  • Complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections on a periodic basis. Monitor in detail the degradation of vehicle performance, handling, NVH, etc. Quantify degradation using subjective scales or objective measurements where appropriate. Develop and refine inspection processes and metrics.
  • Coordinate and participate in inspections of used vehicles on-site and in field. Collect and report data representing real-world customer conditions. Use survey data as a resource to inform the development of accelerated, proving ground test modes.
  • Monitor and track field durability issues from various data sources including warranty claims, port claims, FSE reports, customer survey, automotive press, and social media.
  • Install and configure data acquisition equipment. Work competently with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, strain gauge, accelerometer, and more. Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high-level commentary on results.
  • Support third-party data collection requests for purposes of test mode development, CAE model correlation, research study, market understanding, and setting design requirements.
  • Develop and write procedures to define and organize tasks and responsibilities for engineering, technician, or test driver staff. Communicate procedures concisely and professionally.
  • 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.
  • Serve as the voice of the North American customer by providing local experience and perspective on environment, customer usage, and expectations.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering preferred
  • 4+ years experience in vehicle testing and development
  • 2+ years' experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
  • Required Skills and Knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
  • Proficiency with data and numerical analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
  • Proficient in the usage of automotive data acquisition tools and sensors.
  • Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
  • Proficient project management skills
  • Proficient time management and organization skills
  • Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record

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 (commensurate with experience)
    • Range of position: $80,000.00 ~ $93,000.00
  • Retirement savings and planning benefits
  • Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

OTHER DETAILS
Physical Demands, Work Environment, Travel Expectations:
  • Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment
  • Travel up to 20% of time domestically or internationally in support of off-site testing or evaluation
  • Work indoors and outdoors in harsh weather conditions (Winter -40F, Summer +120F, altitude up to 14,000 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 total of 1,000 miles over 2-3 day period.

Note: As full-vehicle validation requires constant hands-on activity, this is not a hybrid or remote role.
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.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer included Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.

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