Electrical Engineer - VMT

Role Summary:

This position has the responsibility to maintain the testability of test resources for the EPC-EE department. This includes the hardware and software levels, the installation and maintenance of data logging equipment, the bring-up/onboarding of new vehicle and bench resources, and the inventory management to support these activities.

Role Responsibilities:

Test Vehicle and Bench Maintenance - (100%)

* Maintains a fleet of test vehicles with the latest software and hardware levels.

* Maintains test benches and simulators with the latest levels and preparation for the testing activities.

* Maintains data tracing/logging equipment installation in vehicles, and if needed, sources new equipment that meets project needs

* Manages department testing material inventory, including the budgeting and invoice management of test material orders

Qualifications:

Years of Experience:

• 3+ years of experience with automotive electronic system testing

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent - required
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering - desired

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

* Resource management

* German skills written and verbal are advantageous

Specialized Skills - Required:

* Experience with automotive control modules

* Experience with automotive control module root cause analysis

* Understanding of vehicle communication networks and the ability to capture

Specialized Skills - Desired:

* Experience testing/releasing full vehicle electrical systems (module and functional testing)

* Experience with Volkswagen electronics control modules

* Ability to trouble-shoot communication breakdowns within the network by analyzing the network communication

Work Flexibility:

* Frequently traveling to the suppliers and the R&D department in Wolfsburg, Germany

* Frequent road testing consisting of 1-2 weeks on the road

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.

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