Job details
Salary $26 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
The automotive technician reports to the workshop supervisor, apg providing advanced technical and engineering support related to the vw development test vehiclesThe automotive technician also provides technical, mechanical support to internal customers.
Essential job functions:
Technical and engineering support of serial, prototype and pre-production test vehicles including hybrid and electric technology.
Support all test vehicle activities related to regularly maintaining, repairing, and updating vehicles.
Analyze vehicle issues using relevant engineering measurement and service diagnostic applications.
Test vehicles as needed under different driving conditions in order to diagnose problems and confirm repairs, make measurements, and/or determine cause of drivability issues.
Carry out in depth diagnosis of electrical system problems including can and lin networking.
Assist engineers with development of problem resolutions.
Document and report diagnostic results and propose solutions to technical problems.
Prepare vehicles for development team testing trips and operation in remote facilities in the us.
Performs enhanced inspection, maintenance, and documentation reporting of onsite durability fleet for arizona proving grounds.
Outfit test fleet vehicles with test parts, test equipment, and/or drive recorders as needed to obtain results.
Prepare fleet vehicles for special testing.
Provide backup and miscellaneous support to apg team and visiting engineering groups as requested.
Assists with maintaining software updates and troubleshooting issues with via diagnostic equipment.
Facilitate vehicle destruction at end of test including supplying official documentation for u.sCustoms.
Maintain technical proficiency through vw/audi service or factory training.
Miscellaneous support
Support management test drives as well as events for external departments (i.ePress/marketing).
Supports workshop environmental and safety compliance topics.
Maintains appearance and function of workshop and shipping/receiving area.
Other duties as assigned.
Act as a trainer/mentor to other employees when assigned
Workshop tool orders
Special prep instrumentation test equipment
Education:
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Automotive vocational technical training certificate or equivalent
Desired
Automotive trade school degree
Master ase level or vw/audi master certification
Recent volkswagen and/or audi technical product training courses
Skills: general skills needed to perform the job
Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
Communication skills interpersonal and written
Computer savvy skilled in the use of software
Demonstrates flexibility to work under pressure
Excellent teamwork ability
Highly motivated self-starter with high bias for action
Highly organized and dependable
Problem solving and result driven
Specialized skills:
Required:
Ase certifications in engine repair (a1), engine performance (a8), and electrical/electronic systems (a6) or equivalent specialties in vw/audi technical training
Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
Ms office basic level proficiency
High voltage technician certification
Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical and/or electrical concepts
Solid knowledge of the english language
Desired:
Metal and electrical fabrication experience
Basic understanding of german and/or spanish
Extensive volkswagen and/or audi vas diagnostic experience including scan tool setup and maintenance
Ability to navigate engineering measurement programs (such as diagra, cptool, pudis, inca, odis engineering)
Minimum of 5 years vw/audi mechanical experience with knowledge of vw/audi products and repair procedures
Work flexibility:
Work schedule based on business requirements (minimum 40 hours/week) including occasional saturday and occasional overtime, core work hours 7am 3:30 pm.
Occasional domestic travel (average 2-3 times per year) required for business & training.
Often driving a motor vehicle, including performance class, special training required.
Commonly sit at a desk or table.
Occasionally walk, stand, or stopOccasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
