Technical Engineer ADMT

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Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, KODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN. Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity.

As ADMT, we develop and realize fully autonomous mobility and transportation services. Our mission is to make mobility-and transportation-as-a-service safe, accessible and most attractive for society. For that, we cover the entire ground from strategy and business development, software development and end-2-end integration, fleet operations to next-generation self-driving systems. Being the driver in Volkswagen Group initiative for mobility solutions, we are an integral part of Volkswagen Group's future success.

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Technical Engineer - ADMT

Role Summary

The Technical Engineer performs the updates of test and validation platforms, which include test benches as well as engineering vehicles in the ECC workshop. This includes hardware and software updates, installation of measuring technology and troubleshooting of electrical or mechanical faults.

This position exists in order to ensure that all requirements concerning testing activities and deadlines are met, to support various engineering departments' testing activities, and to ensure the accurate configuration and setup of test and validation platforms.

The Technical Engineer must establish and maintain a long-term collaborative relationship with production and validation facilities, local project and validation teams, and engineers in the headquarters in Germany.

Role Responsibilities

Garage Operations:

Operational:

• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs test vehicles including prototypes, converts vehicles
  
  
  
  • Including but not limited to infotainment systems, online connectivity units and driver assistance systems
  
  
  
  
• Recommends options in time-sensitive situations that have the potential to adversely affect the projects
• Recommends vehicle transportation, towing, and shipping and receiving activities in regard to required testing operations

Technical:

• Ensures top working condition of all workshop equipment in order to meet engineering and regulatory deadlines in order to prevent a deferred start of production or engineering approval for prototype and preproduction vehicles
• Determines upkeep requirements, initiates equipment calibration and maintenance and notifies the workshop supervisor of those
• Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs test and validation platforms and equipment
  
  
  
  • Including but not limited to engineering/prototype vehicles, test benches, proof of concept setups
  
  
  
  
• Performs required repairs, hardware and software updates and measuring technology (e.g. data logger) installs
  
  
  
  • This includes hardware changes, software updates, wiring harnesses, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting as well as regular vehicle maintenance
  • Disassembling/assembling of vehicle interiors and occasionally exteriors
  • Minimizes resource downtime to maximize available testing capacity
  
  
  
  
• Performs quality and safety checks on validation platforms to maximize uptime and resource safety
• Fabricates wiring harnesses, brackets and holders, and lays out measuring technology installations
  
  
  
  • This includes use of machine shop, drill press, laser cutter, 3D printers, hand tools, saws
  • Proper crimping and pinning of wires
  
  
  
  
• Creates, adjusts and updates vehicle and test bench coding files/information as needed
• Adheres to corporate policies in regard to workshop safety, OSHA compliance, proper Hazmat handling and garage best-practices

Organizational:

• Communicates and coordinates with various internal and external groups in order to present the status/state of all work items in a transparent way.

Administrative topics:

• Creates, updates and closes workshop tickets in a timely manner and a transparent way
  
  
  
  • Proper and detailed documentation of work items
  
  
  
  
• Researches and recommends types of parts, testing supplies, hardware, software, tools, and any other equipment necessary for enhanced efficiency of work routines
• Stays on top of changing technological trends and garage/workshop best-practices
• Keeps the workplace, workshop area and test lab organized

Years of Experience

• 6+ years of automotive, electrical or mechanical engineering

Education Experience

• Automotive technician master certificate,
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Required Skills

• Analytical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy - skilled in the use of software
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Problem solving
• Automotive savvy - common knowledge of automotive electronics and mechanics
• 3+ years of project management or dealership experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and dependable
• Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision; proven ability to multi-task
• Understanding of cultural differences
• Experience with calibration equipment, automotive tools, and other specialized analytical equipment
• Knowledge of electronics testing processes
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools
• Knowledge of Linux scripting
• Knowledge of CAN, FLEXRAY, LIN, Knowledge and triage of ADAS systems

Desired Skills

• Relevant engineering/technical experience with Volkswagen Group vehicles
• Basic proficiency in Spanish and/or German languages
• Experience with VW Group diagnostic tools (iDEX, ODIS, CP-TOOL)

Works Flexibility

• Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours per week) including occasional Saturday and occasional overtime, core work hours of 7AM - 4PM.
• 25-30% domestic travel required for business and training
• Occasional driving of prototype motor vehicles that may require special training
• Commonly sit at a desk, walk, stand, stoop and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.