Press Car Technician

Role Summary:

• Perform repairs and service work on Press Cars to make "Best of Series" condition

o Remove and install interior parts such as trim panels, seats, dashboard, carpet, etc.

o Remove and install exterior parts such as bumpers, mirrors, windows, wheel wells, lights, etc.

o Clean inside and outside of entire vehicle

o Remove, dismount, remount tires/wheels

• Perform setup and installations for equipment for Test vehicles

o Install test parts in various locations

o Replace components for evaluations

o Support other departments as requests come up

Role Responsibilities:

Press Car Reuse Inspections (RUI) - (10%)

• Perform repairs and service actions on all automotive systems per RUI
• Perform acoustic repairs with special regards to NVH concerns

Press Car Perfect Delivery Inspections (PDI) - (70%)

• Perform repairs and service actions on all automotive systems per PDI

• Perform Press car specific inspections with regards to appearance, equipment and function

• Support Press car break-In process including brake embedding

Technical Support at Press/Media Events - (10%)

• Perform repairs and service actions on all automotive systems as needed

• Inspect inbound and outbound Press cars for damages and coordinate/check rework as necessary

• Perform technical and emergency support for media drives

Training and Qualification - (5%)

• Self-study repair instructions (e.g. in ElsaPro)
• Self-train and attend instructor led training to keep up with changes and advances in automotive technology

Technical Support for Other Departments - (5%)

Setup and install specialized equipment or parts

Qualifications:

Years of Experience:

• 5 Years auto industry experience

Education

• Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current US Driver's License

Education

• Desired:

• Automotive Technology Certificate/Degree

Skills:

• Good customer service skills

• Great work ethic, self-motivated, disciplined, positive and confident attitude

• Strong technical aptitude with desire to expand technical knowledge and skills

• Analytical, critical and conceptual thinking - using logic and reason, creative and strategic

• Team player, works well as a member of a team or group

Specialized Skills

• Required:

• Press/Show car preparation experience

• Broad Noise Vibration Harshness analysis experience

• Problem solving skills

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word

Specialized Skills

• Desired:

• Volkswagen/Audi/Porsche Master Technician

• HVE (CVEP) certified

• Experience with VW R&D departments

• Automotive audit experience (e.g. CP5, CP8)

• VW product portfolio knowledge

• Diagnostic and flashing experience

Work Flexibility:

• Monday

• Friday with occasional overtime for evening and weekends

• Readiness for 20%-30% domestic and international travel (Press/Media events)

• Readiness for professional training in the US, Germany, Mexico (for extended training periods)

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Bending/Twisting working inside vehicles

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