High-voltage Certified Service Engineer (Autonomous Driving) West Hollywood, CA (Local Preferred)

High-voltage Certified Service Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

The High-voltage Certified Service Engineer (EV's & Autonomous Driving) performs the updates of test and validation platforms, which include test benches as well as engineering vehicles in the ECC workshop. This includes hardware and software updates, installation of measuring technology and troubleshooting of electrical or mechanical faults. This position exists in order to ensure that all requirements concerning testing activities and deadlines are met, to support various engineering departments' testing activities, and to ensure the accurate configuration and setup of test and validation platforms. The Technical Engineer must establish and maintain a long-term collaborative relationship with production and validation facilities, local project and validation teams, and engineers in the headquarters in Germany.

Possible tasks within this role include:

• Garage Operations: Operational: Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs test vehicles including prototypes, converts vehicles including but not limited to infotainment systems, online connectivity units and driver assistance systems. Recommends options in time-sensitive situations that have the potential to adversely affect the projects. Recommends vehicle transportation, towing, and shipping and receiving activities in regard to required testing operations.
• Technical: Ensures top working condition of all workshop equipment in order to meet engineering and regulatory deadlines in order to prevent a deferred start of production or engineering approval for prototype and preproduction vehicles. Determines upkeep requirements, initiates equipment calibration and maintenance and notifies the workshop supervisor of those. Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs test and validation platforms and equipment including but not limited to engineering/prototype vehicles, test benches, proof of concept setups. Performs required repairs, hardware and software updates and measuring technology (e.g. data logger) installs. This includes hardware changes, software updates, wiring harnesses, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting as well as regular vehicle maintenance. Disassembling/assembling of vehicle interiors and occasionally exteriors. Minimizes resource downtime to maximize available testing capacity. Performs quality and safety checks on validation platforms to maximize uptime and resource safety. Fabricates wiring harnesses, brackets and holders, and lays out measuring technology installations. This includes use of machine shop, drill press, laser cutter, 3D printers, hand tools, saws. Proper crimping and pinning of wires. Creates, adjusts and updates vehicle and test bench coding files/information as needed. Adheres to corporate policies in regard to workshop safety, OSHA compliance, proper Hazmat handling and garage best-practices.
• Organizational: Communicates and coordinates with various internal and external groups in order to present the status/state of all work items in a transparent way. Administrative topics: Creates, updates and closes workshop tickets in a timely manner and a transparent way. Proper and detailed documentation of work items. Researches and recommends types of parts, testing supplies, hardware, software, tools, and any other equipment necessary for enhanced efficiency of work routines. Stays on top of changing technological trends and garage/workshop best-practices. Keeps the workplace, workshop area and test lab organized.

Qualification requirements:

• Years of Experience: 6+ years of automotive, electrical or mechanical engineering with experience working on electric, autonomous vehicles.
• Education Experience: Automotive technician master certificate, Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Required Skills: Analytical and conceptual thinking using logic and reason, creative and strategic. Communication skills interpersonal, presentation and written. Computer savvy skilled in the use of software. Integration joining people, processes or systems. Influencing and negotiation skills. Problem solving. Automotive savvy common knowledge of automotive electronics and mechanics. 3+ years of project management or dealership experience. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office applications. Highly organized and dependable. Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision; proven ability to multi-task. Understanding of cultural differences.
• Experience with calibration equipment, automotive tools, and other specialized analytical equipment. Knowledge of electronics testing processes. Knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools. Knowledge of Linux scripting. Knowledge of CAN, FLEXRAY, LIN. Knowledge and triage of ADAS systems.
• Desired Skills: Relevant engineering/technical experience with Volkswagen Group vehicles. Basic proficiency in Spanish and/or German languages. Experience with VW Group diagnostic tools (iDEX, ODIS, CP-TOOL).

Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours per week) including occasional Saturday and occasional overtime, core work hours of 7AM 4PM. 25-30% domestic travel required for business and training. Occasional driving of prototype motor vehicles that may require special training. Commonly sit at a desk, walk, stand, stoop and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Compensation Data: Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. For the Los Angeles area, the range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 per year.

Competencies: Act as an owner. Be a pioneer. Excite customer. Live integrity & compliance. Handle complexity. Perform together. Think ahead.

ADMT 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.