Brief Role Description

TheIntegration Engineer – High-Voltage is leading the integration for the VW Connected Infotainment projects including the E2E environment. Manage and track the system releases for multiple projects and vehicle architectures. Synchronize with project partners in NAR region and Germany and tracks results.

This open position is part of a team that focuses on the series development support of electronic/electronic systems with particular relevance to the US and Canadian markets. People most suited for this position are able to derive technical systems from market-driven ideas, assertively work with suppliers building trust and finding common ground solutions, and work well in a multi-disciplined environment.

Possible Tasks within this Role

Lead integration activities for VW Connected Infotainment – (100%)

• Integration of SW releases and vehicle HW for ICAS1, ICAS3, OCU4
• Track versions and functionality of supplier SW+HW modules that will be used for E2E testing of MOD/MIB systems
• Create compatibility matrix with the purpose of which versions of HW modules and components can be used for testing
• Create a SW version matrix for all the HW modules and their components
• Keep track of bug fixes for all relevant HW modules
• Keep track of HW/SW versions used in test cars and test racks
• Keep track of HW configuration and versions used in the test racks and used for E2E testing and validation
• Create a HW/SW test strategy for all individual HW modules and for the system as whole
• Work closely with the supplier and integrators to understand and document their SW/HW release cycles
• Work closely with test coordinator to maintain transparency in testing process and used HW/SW releases
• Communicate test contents and results to VW Group using advanced equipment and standardized systems for error reporting, prepare regular project status reports
• Error and Bug-Fix verification
• Support correct test environment for validation and approval drives
• System and error analysis
• Pre-analyze system behavior in error situations
• Use state-of-the art testing, logging and analysis tools

Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience

• 5-7 years as a validation lead of Connected Infotainment systems for an Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier – proven record of start-to-finish lead role.
• 5-7 years VWAG vehicle integration knowledge including diagnostic toolchain & architecture experience

Education

Required

Desired

• Diploma or Bachelor degree in engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Automotive, Computer Science, Information Technologies, Systems Engineering) or combination of education and experience

• Engineering background with Masters in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, Information Technologies, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)

Skills

• Proven record of a test lead within the automotive industry, has held a test lead role throughout entire projects (conception, planning, execution, close-out)
• Give clear and unbiased assessment of project status and needs to partners, stakeholders and management.
• Deep knowledge of project validation lifecycles and system integration processes
• Knowledge of product development processes and project management activities, deliverables, and milestones.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason.
• Proven problem solving skills knowledge and experience on the job
• Able to work in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, time-line and target oriented work environment
• Good people and test resource management – functional and strategic
• Excellent communication skills – presentation, written and interpersonal
• Able to continuously question and challenge the status-quo, always documenting and applying the lessons learned
• Team player with good collaboration and integration skills – joining people, processes and systems
• California State driving license

Qualifications Continued

Required

Desired

• Excellent English language skills mandatory
• Exceptional communication with internal / external partners, stakeholders, and project affiliates and management.
• In depth knowledge of VWoA E2E online service environment
• Resource planning and people management skills
• Detailed knowledge of functionality of vehicle online services and telematics
• Experience in integration and testing of Vehicle, IT Architecture Backend, and Frontend Systems.
• Experience interfacing with 3rd party content
• Analytical skills. Proven record of active engagement in process improvements
• Ability to interpret technical specifications
• Motivated team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Understanding of user requirements in an automotive environment with previous engagement in market oriented product development (e.g. requirement specification).
• Automotive Communication protocols knowledge: CAN, MOST, Ethernet, FlexRay

• German language
• Devotion for high quality, ability to find and expose quality insufficiencies in automotive electronics systems.
• Knowledge of automotive infotainment
• Passion for cars and car electronics
• Prior experience of working with OEM design
• Computer savvy with previous programming experience
• IOT Technologies knowledge (APIs, MQTT, Cloud Infrastructure)