AST Trainee
AST Trainee
Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416
AST Trainee
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany 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, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
Volkswagen Group of America's manufacturing plant located in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for our next class of Automotive Systems Technology Students! Volkswagen is growing, with its SUV, the Atlas, the Atlas Cross Sport, and the all electric ID.4. It is such an exciting time to be a part of the company!
The Automotive Systems Technology student will complete a two-year apprenticeship program which combines electrical training, programing, electronics, computer and controls systems into a design useful for diagnostic and repair of the electric vehicle. This development program is a partnership between Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- This apprenticeship program is designed to develop the best trained, multi-skilled Automotive Systems Technology apprentices in the automotive industry.
- The apprenticeship combines multiple vehicle systems disciplines into a holistic approach for troubleshooting and resolving problems in an automotive repair and diagnostics area of Volkswagen Chattanooga’s manufacturing plant.
- The apprenticeship program runs 3 semesters throughout the year. Students will go through a total of 6 semesters including academic and on-the-job training semesters.
- Students are enrolled in Chattanooga State Community College during the apprenticeship program and will receive an Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology Associate’s of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
- Academic semesters consist of classes in the Volkswagen Academy, which are taught by Volkswagen and Chattanooga State instructors. On-the-job training semesters take the apprentices into the plant where they work in various areas, focused on the electric vehicle technology to apply theories and skills in an diagnostics setting and gather work experiences
- The apprenticeship is paid after an 8 month probation period.
- The schedule for academic semesters is from Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day. The schedule for on-the-job training may vary by department.
- Team wear is required and provided along with appropriate PPE.
- A conditional job offer is made at the end of the apprenticeship program based on performance, exam scores, successful completion and business needs.
Qualification requirements
Required:
- High School diploma or GED
- Able to apply for college with a minimum of 19 on the ACT or able to pass a competency test
- Valid drivers license
- Need to apply and be accepted by both, Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College
- Commitment to learning and development
- Ability to follow instructions
Preferred:
- Math Skills
- Problem solving skills
Skills
- Product Knowledge
- System Knowledge
- Time Management
- Procedural Instructions
- Feedback Skills
- Quality-Focused
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Integrity and Compliance Management System (ICMS)
- Communication Skills
- Personal Development
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.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany 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, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.
Brief Role Description
Volkswagen Group of America's manufacturing plant located in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for our next class of Automotive Systems Technology Students! Volkswagen is growing, with its SUV, the Atlas, the Atlas Cross Sport, and the all electric ID.4. It is such an exciting time to be a part of the company!
The Automotive Systems Technology student will complete a two-year apprenticeship program which combines electrical training, programing, electronics, computer and controls systems into a design useful for diagnostic and repair of the electric vehicle. This development program is a partnership between Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College.
Possible Tasks within this Role
- This apprenticeship program is designed to develop the best trained, multi-skilled Automotive Systems Technology apprentices in the automotive industry.
- The apprenticeship combines multiple vehicle systems disciplines into a holistic approach for troubleshooting and resolving problems in an automotive repair and diagnostics area of Volkswagen Chattanooga’s manufacturing plant.
- The apprenticeship program runs 3 semesters throughout the year. Students will go through a total of 6 semesters including academic and on-the-job training semesters.
- Students are enrolled in Chattanooga State Community College during the apprenticeship program and will receive an Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology Associate’s of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
- Academic semesters consist of classes in the Volkswagen Academy, which are taught by Volkswagen and Chattanooga State instructors. On-the-job training semesters take the apprentices into the plant where they work in various areas, focused on the electric vehicle technology to apply theories and skills in an diagnostics setting and gather work experiences
- The apprenticeship is paid after an 8 month probation period.
- The schedule for academic semesters is from Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day. The schedule for on-the-job training may vary by department.
- Team wear is required and provided along with appropriate PPE.
- A conditional job offer is made at the end of the apprenticeship program based on performance, exam scores, successful completion and business needs.
Qualification requirements
Required:
- High School diploma or GED
- Able to apply for college with a minimum of 19 on the ACT or able to pass a competency test
- Valid drivers license
- Need to apply and be accepted by both, Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College
- Commitment to learning and development
- Ability to follow instructions
Preferred:
- Math Skills
- Problem solving skills
Skills
- Product Knowledge
- System Knowledge
- Time Management
- Procedural Instructions
- Feedback Skills
- Quality-Focused
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Integrity and Compliance Management System (ICMS)
- Communication Skills
- Personal Development
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.
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.
This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga