Intern, Workshop

Porsche Cars North America • Carson, CA

244d • $19 - $21

About The Position

The PMNA Workshop Intern supports the team's organization and testing operations. Assisting the Workshop Coordinator on process creation and optimization is a critical role. Additional primary responsibilities are to support the dyno technician with qualitative test and analysis of race car engines (contemporary and historic). This includes the preparation and support of dyno runs & failure analysis. This position has a high demand for high technical skills and hands-on mentality.

Requirements

• Education in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in data analysis
• Experience in quality management
• Exposure to the automotive industry
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. with VBA for office)
• Some competency with VBA or other programming languages preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Preferably hands-on capabilities (e.g. SAE or personal projects) and automotive industry exposure
• Positive attitude
• Good listener
• Accepts instructions willingly
• Strong automobile affinity helpful

Nice To Haves

• Previous Porsche employment preferred but not crucial
• Optional: Embedded systems programming
• Optional: Electrical circuit design
• Optional: C++ programming

Responsibilities

• Streamlining & Documentation of processes
• Analysis of test data and update databases after each engine test
• Support quality management processes
• Workshop organizational topics
• Preparation and installation of race car engines for dyno testing
• Dynamometer testing of current Porsche race car engines and historic engines
• Troubleshooting of technical issues with diagnostic equipment
• Engine removal from dyno and post dyno processes and inspection
• General maintenance of test equipment
• Assisting of the technicians in the workshop when necessary

Benefits

• Pay range of $19 - $21 per hour, dependent on education status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree