This role supports all Test Fleet Activities as needed determined by Management or Station Coordinator Role Responsibilities: Main responsibility - assign 90% of time spent Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested Assist in maint... more details
"Vorsprung durch Technik" or, "Progress through Technology" is our company ethos and is the core belief that drives the development of every Audi vehicle. It inspires the innovative solutions, revolutionary engineering and progressive design that have become synonymous with the Audi name. And it reminds us to challenge ourselves, rewrite the rules from time to time and always fuel our pioneering spirit. The spirit that sets us apart on the racetrack and the open road. In our relentless pursuit to become the number one premium car brand in America, we need employees who share in this spirit of challenging the status quo in everything that we do.
Role Summary:
- This role supports all Test Fleet Activities as needed determined by Management or Station Coordinator
Role Responsibilities:
Main responsibility – assign 90% of time spent
- Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles
- Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
- Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested
- Assist in maintain workshop tool, tire, and service part inventory
- Provide technical support for visiting test groups
- Install, remove and maintain data logging equipment for information gathering from vehicles
- Inspection of assigned vehicles
- Receiving of parts from Germany and other stations
- Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
- Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool with guidance from Sr. Technicians
- Prepare vehicles for scrapping
- Prepare vehicles for rotation for external drivers
Additional responsibilities – assign 10% of time
- Safety and cleanliness of work area is mandatory and common areas
- Provide overall support for tasks unrelated to vehicle testing for department operations
- Support of test driver needs and questions before and after shifts
Qualifications:
Years Relevant of Experience:
- 5 years job related experience. Automotive background & technical experience.
Education-Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Automotive vocational technical training
- Dealership product training
- Certificate in Automotive Technology
- At least two ASE Certifications
Education-Desired:
- Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment
Skills:
- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
- Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
- Solid knowledge of the English language
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
- Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools
- Integration – joining people, processes or systems
- Problem solving
Specialized Skills- Required:
- Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications
- Highly organized and dependable
- Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
- Minimum two ASE certifications: One powertrain related
- Recent Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
- Extensive knowledge as an Automotive Technician on Audi/VW vehicles
Desired:
- Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
- Self-organized
- Organize and maintain a clean work environment
- Resource management
- German and/or Spanish language skills
- Forklift certification and operation
Work Flexibility:
- Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours / week) including occasional Saturday or occasional overtime, core work hours 7AM – 4PM
- Occasional domestic travel required for business & training and possibly to international locations
- Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
- Commonly sit at a desk or table
- Frequent walk, stand, or stop. 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.
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