Vehicle Integration Technician

Role Summary:

The person will be responsible for supporting the integration testing team, working to perform vehicle electronics installations of ECUs and test equipment, performing over-the-air updates, creating and troubleshooting electrical adapter harnesses, and also flashing and maintaining the test vehicles with SW.

They will also be responsible for assisting with organizing our parts and equipment inventory.

Role Responsibilities:

Vehicle Updates and Configuration Tracking (60%)

• Testing over-the-air updates of various vehicle control modules
• Trouble-shooting as necessary
• Updating to our test vehicle fleet via hardware installations, software updates, etc.
• Tracking / updating the vehicle configurations in our tracking systems

Test Vehicle Harness and Test Equipment Build up and Install – (20%)

• Creating specialized test wire harnesses and custom vehicle installations of test equipment
• Maintain vehicle test equipment

Support for Vehicle Tracking – (20%)

• Tracking / updating the vehicle configurations in our tracking systems.
• Tracking vehicle maintenance status, and fueling and cleaning when necessary.

Qualifications:

Years of Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of related experience

Education - Required

• High School Graduate
• Current US Driver’s License

Education - Desired:

• Automotive Technology Certificate/Degree

Skills:

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Organizational skills – high level of organizational skills and attention to detail
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
• Hands-on troubleshooting

Specialized Skills - Required:

• Interest in electronics systems in cars
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting of vehicle electrical systems
• Creating specialized test wire harnesses and custom vehicle installation of test equipment and loggers
• Experience updating vehicle control modules hardware and software
• Understanding of vehicle communication networks

Specialized Skills - Desired:

• Experience with VW Group vehicles
• German language skills

Work Flexibility:

• Monday – Friday with occasional overtime for evening and weekends
• Readiness for 20%-30% domestic and international travel
• Readiness for professional training in the US, Germany, Mexico (for extended training periods)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Bending/Twisting working inside vehicles

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.