Sr. Engineer ADAS Test and Analysis Coordinator (Job Number: AUD001887)

Description

Role Summary

• Coordination of effective testing, reporting, repairing and updating of all test vehicles in regards to Electric/Electronic incl. Driver Assist Systems in a timely manner to ensure no delays for SOP as well as no tow-ins and no unknown field complaints
• Perform on-site technical analysis on reported VW, Audi and other VW Group test vehicles, parts and components and determine the root cause of quality and design issues, validate driver complains 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
• Define and coordinate all electric/electronic incl. Driver Assist Systems related testing with I/EG-Qx, Audi AG development departments, data logger support team and Test Fleet Stations

Role Responsibilities

• Coordinates all Electric/Electronic incl. Driver Assist Systems related testing between all NAR test fleet locations and among all test cycles and intensive tests
• Conducts and coordinates thorough analysis of quality/design issues, reproduces issues, identifies root cause and conditions causing or contributing to quality issues based on various Vehicle Monitoring data such as CAN traces, Classifications, vehicle fault memory as well as Market studies/criteria (JDP, Consumer report, etc.)
• Coordinate all Electric/Electronic incl. Driver Assist Systems related measurements (e.g. data logger configurations) with development departments, data logger support team and test locations
• Acquires necessary information related to specific test issues through analysis of development IT systems, existing network with development departments of all Group-Brands and Field support and quality departments; Takes responsibility to develop and extend information channels
• Develops/validates countermeasures together with involved areas (R&D)
• Deep knowledge of connected services within backend structures EU & NAR (Pre-Prod & Prod)
• Documents all findings in ALPOS/ATP/KPM reports, performs lessons learned analysis leading to a continuous Improvement process of the development/testing process
• Presents findings to requesters (i.e. EG’s of Brands) in a clear, structured way
• Based on necessity, involves and coordinates activities with other area/suppliers in order to perform further/deeper analysis
• Based on requests, supports development department's activities regarding US market (Info-Requests, Benchmarks, Investigations, etc.)
• Supports Management Ride and Drives by participating in release activities
• Design Electric/Electronic incl. Driver Assist Systems test programs, monitor release cycles and recommend releases based on status of development level

Qualifications

Years of Experience

• 7+ experience in the Engineering, Development & Testing

Required Education

• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Familiarity with Electric/Electronic application and development
  

Desired Education

• Familiarity with development testing and diagnostics equipment used by Audi AG Engineering

General Skills

• In-depth system knowledge of Audi, VW, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini with focus on Infotainment, Connect, FoD & ADAS
• 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 Volkswagen Group
• Computer savvy – skilled in use of software including IDEX, CP-Tool, ODIS, CANalyzer, INCA, DiagRa, VDS and ALPOS / KPM (Ticket creation and verification)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, SQL/VBA and other engineering programs
• Problem solving
• Ability to maintain an effective team environment

Required Specialized Skills

• Experience in electric and electronic analysis, updates and diagnosis
• System knowledge of overall vehicle systems with focus on Infotainment, Connect, FoD & ADAS
• Experience in vehicle BUS systems and analysis
• Experience in communication and negotiation
• Able to write reports at an Engineering type level

Desired Specialized Skills

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

Work Flexibility

• Business trips to NAR Test Fleet Stations, Germany, and various locations for special Audi AG Management drives.
• Flexibility to work longer days and weekends on occasion
  

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
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