Engineer In-Use

Role Summary:

• Administers in-use vehicle PEMS testing activities in the United States. This includes coordination of VWGoA and VW AG PEMS activities.

• Supports local certification testing activities, including confirmatory and compliance testing.

Role Responsibilities:

PEMS (Portable Emissions Measurement Systems) - (~70%)

• Lead PEMS testing activities in the United States

• Coordinate vehicle procurement and testing at Volkswagen Emission Laboratory

• Develop processes, technical test procedures and work instructions

• Perform analysis for PEMS test data and develops standard reporting templates and reports

• Create technical presentation and results to VWGoA and VW AG/AUDI AG

• Support additional EEO in-use testing and regulatory activities as required

• Represent VWGoA in Industry technical forums (e.g. SAE, CRC)

Certification and General Regulatory Activities - (~30%)

• Support local certification test programs, including vehicle preparation and testing, support root cause analysis for test vehicles, aid in preparation/readiness for agency certification vehicle confirmatory testing and/or surveillance test programs

• Support the VWGoA, VW AG and AUDI AG Emission Committees

• Support other EEO regulatory activities as required

Qualifications:

Years of Experience:

• 5 years of Emissions Engineering experience

Education

• Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a technical field

Education

• Desired:

• Master's Degree

Skills:

• Communication skills - interpersonal, presentation and written

• Extensive Problem-solving skills

• Excellent Analytical and Conceptual Thinking skills

• Computer Savvy

• Performance driven

• Influencing and negotiation skills

• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative

• Strong team working skills and demonstrated cross-functional teamwork mindset

Specialized Skills

• Required:

• Knowledge of Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS)

• Knowledge of Volkswagen/Audi Powertrain Hardware & Control Systems

• Automotive industry background, preferably with emphasis on US emissions and OBD

• International working experience and understanding of cultural differences

• Knowledge of emission measurement processes & procedures

• Strong knowledge of application tools (INCA, Diagra)

• Knowledge of vehicle emission standards, emission certification requirements and AECD methodology

Work Flexibility:

• Willing to travel to various test locations in the US and Germany

• Possible relocation to California (Oxnard area)

In Oxnard, CA, the salary range for this position is $88,500- $128,400.00

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.