Volkswagen Group Of America Chattanooga , TN 37402
Posted 2 weeks ago
Role Summary:
The Integration Specialist is responsible to coordinate the integration office (iOffice) activities for a connected infotainment platform. This person will be coordinating with module responsible engineers and project leads to set the function and service integration timelines, and ensure timely release notices to the organization. Overall responsible for the project integration status, and maintenance of official versions for further test and validation activities.
Role Responsibilities:
Integration Office Coordination (80%)
Overall responsible for the planning and coordination of VW software integrations within the connected infotainment ecosystem
Responsible to lead release planning and smoke testing of software combinations, and providing release recommendation (release OK/NOK)
Configuration management in terms of providing necessary configuration files required for the test (ZDC; ODX, OCU data set)
Technical support such as Level 1 support for test teams
Responsible for ensuring a timely distribution of releases at fixed dates via Mail and in confluence from the integration team
Garage/Technician Support (10%)
Maintain vehicle hardware and test resources with the support of / in alignment global project teams, which means swap ECUs, install trace setup and ensure expected tracing capabilities (CAN, ETH, MLP, OCU, serial2, ...) according to requirements. Coordination of the needed materials.
Responsible to ensure correct vehicle setup, such as HW & SW versioning, according to build and test management releases (e.g. ZDC; ODX, OCU data set), as well as ensuring error free test resource setup
Responsible to ensure proper software configuration of test resources for project events and milestone evaluations.
Responsible to ensure the appropriate preparation / support of test drives, for example, B-, C-, and BMG release milestone events in the US and Canada
NAR Region Critical Infotainment Topic Support (10%)
Evaluates product concerns from field products with detailed analysis and resolution recommendation with the supplier and other component owners throughout the world to ensure no side effects to other markets occur
Works closely with Quality to review field concerns and identify root cause; defines countermeasures with the supplier and component owners when product changes are necessary
Qualifications:
Years of Experience:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent - required
Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent - desired
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
Resource management
German skills written and verbal are advantageous
Specialized Skills
Experience with automotive infotainment control module SW Development and Feature Design
Experience regarding the integration of multiple control units in an automotive system
Experience with Volkswagen infotainment control modules
Understanding of vehicle communication networks
Specialized Skills
Experience bringing SW functions to market
Experience integrating new functionalities into a connected environment
Experience in connected services and connected application development
Experience with cloud development and authentication
Work Flexibility:
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.
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