Brief Role Description

This position is a career level 20P, and is located in Golden, Co | Duette, Fl | Allendale, NJ | or Oxnard CA with a role classification of Hybrid. The ideal candidate would be located or would relocate to Golden, CO. 

• Effective testing, reporting, repairing and updating of all test vehicles in regards of chassis in a timely manner to ensure no delays for SOP as well as no tow-ins and no unknown field complaints
• Provide technical data and data analysis on reported VW, Audi and other Group-Brand test vehicles, parts and components in order to determine the root cause of quality and design issues, validate driver complaints and provide a full technical understanding regarding costumer/driver complaints to support the development countermeasures
• Develop and maintain fast and efficient communication flow with Audi AG.
• Support Audi at test drives and similar programs in cooperation with I/EG-Q and Audi AG

Possible Tasks within this Role

Data Analysis – 60% of time

• Selects, creates and coordinates data logger configurations for all Audi NAR Test Fleet stations (Allendale, NJ, Duette, FL, Golden, CO, Oxnard, CA and Phoenix, AZ) and among all verification and validation test cycles or vehicle intensive tests
• Determines data logger configuration updates based on various vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, MOST, LIN, Ethernet, Flexray, etc. based on traces, Classifications, vehicle fault memories as well as Market studies/criteria (JDP, Consumer report, etc.)
• Provide technical data and data analysis on reported VW, Audi and VW Group test vehicles, parts and components in order to determine the root cause of quality and design issues, validate driver complaints and provide a full technical understanding regarding costumer/driver complaints to support the development countermeasures
• Generate reports to ensure and monitor the quality of NARTF operations
  • Weekly fleet operation reports
  • Fault reports
  • OBD ratio reports
  • Drive profile reports
  • End of shift reports

Data Acquisition – 30% of time

• Acquires necessary information related to specific test issues through analysis of development IT systems, existing network with development and quality departments within VW Group
• Configure and install vehicle data logging systems for 100-130 vehicles
• Ensure data quality with daily monitoring
• Data recording hardware inventory administration
• Takes responsibility to develop and extend information channels
• Performs self-directed analysis activities of technical issues upon request individually or with team members including Audi AGW AG, Bentley, Lamborghini, PSW, etc.) Analysis must determine/yield the following:
  • Complete understanding of problems/tasks, determining whether problems are known within VW organization (i.e. other markets/models)
  • Identifies/determines appropriate approach, required resources and engages appropriate area of VW-Group departments for resolution
  • Conducts thorough data analysis to identify problem areas and conditions causing or contributing to quality issues
  • Develops/validates measurement configurations together with involved departments
  • Documents all findings and solutions within database, performs lessons learned analysis leading to a continuous improvement processes of the development/testing process
  • Presents findings to requesters in a clear, structured way
  • Based on necessity, involves and coordinates activities with other area/suppliers in order to perform further/deeper analysis 

Miscellaneous – 10% of time

• Based on requests, supports development department's activities regarding US market (Info-Requests, Benchmarks, Investigations, etc.)
• Supports Management Drives by participating in vehicle preparation and data logger verification
• Provides professional support within area of expertise to Service and Quality departments within VWGoA and creates necessary documentation and procedures for knowledge transfer
• Design data analysis programs, monitors and conducts all test related data collections including customer clinics and Initial Market Feedback with latest update of measurement configuration and hardware

Qualification requirements

7-10+ experience in the Engineering, Development & Testing areas

Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical, electrical, automotive, computer science, statistics or other related scientific fields

Desired

• Master’s degree in automotive, computer science, statistics or other related scientific fields
• Familiarity with development testing and diagnostics equipment used by Audi AG Engineering
• Familiarity with chassis application and development

Skills

• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Ability to operate effectively and efficiently in a team
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Engineering tools used by the concern
• Computer savvy – skilled in use of software
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, and other engineering programs
• Problem solving

Specialized Skills

Required

• Experience in automotive testing data collection
• Experience in communication and negotiation with vendors
• Able to write reports at an Engineering type level
• Ability to maintain an effective team environment

Desired

• Experience in Data Mining
• EFK or other High Voltage certification
• Project coordination

Work Flexibility

• Business trips to the U.S. Test Fleet locations, Germany & various locations for special AUDI AG Management drives.
• Flexibility to work longer days and weekends on occasion

Compensation Data

Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualifications, and training.

In the state of Colorado, the salary range is $101,000 - $162,000.
In the state of California, the salary range is $101,000 - $162,000. 
In the state of New Jersey, the salary range is $132,000 - $211,000.