Junior Automotive Engineer

Consumer Reports•Colchester, CT

6d•$77,271 - $78,696•Onsite

About The Position

At Consumer Reports (CR), we are seeking a Junior Automotive Engineer to join our team at our 327-acre Auto Test Center in Colchester, CT. This role reports to the Director, Auto Test Development and involves close collaboration with Auto Testers, Data Intelligence, Content, Video, and Communications departments. The primary focus is on testing, capturing, and recording digital vehicle-related content to support our evaluation of over 50 vehicles annually. We are particularly interested in candidates with an understanding of emerging technologies like hybrid, fully electric, and software-defined vehicles, and a keen eye for detail to monitor software updates and changes in our vehicle test fleet, as well as assist in updating our auto database. This is an onsite position and is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science or equivalent.
Up to two years of experience in the automotive industry in a related vehicle-testing capacity or equivalent background.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including mastery of Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
Very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within deadlines.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to spend time outdoors during testing and/or driving.

Nice To Haves

Data analysis and presentation skills are a plus.
Strong time management skills and can plan and organize your time effectively.
Comfortable presenting and can professionally represent CR, i.e. during podcasting.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director, Auto Test Development in working with test engineers, and Content to ensure up to date and correct data regarding running changes, software changes, specifications, and crash test results in the CR database.
Regularly review videos and road test reports associated with test cars on the CR website to ensure they remain relevant; identifies and flags content that requires updates due to vehicle refreshes or software changes.
Monitor the physical test car fleet for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates; tracks version changes and evaluate how software updates impact existing test results or vehicle behavior.
Evaluate vehicles, contribute insights and write concise testing reports.
Flag current events and developments in the automotive industry and brings them to a group discussion to facilitate content development.
Support members of the Cars Content team by providing market data, automotive retail trends and insights to be integrated into content.
Fact checks automotive data and content for accuracy.
Assist in buying new test vehicles and tracking how each test vehicle is delivered.
Check and review copy for Consumer Reports Online (CRO), video reviews, Consumer Reports Magazine (CRM), and other automotive products.
Support the Autos product team with knowledge of the automotive retail front.
Perform other duties as assigned.