Powertrain System Engineer Sr.

Volkswagen AG • Oxnard, CA

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About The Position

The Powertrain Systems Engineer Sr reports directly to the Sr. Mgr. Emissions Lab and is responsible for quality aspects of the entire powertrain system. The role focuses on system analysis of customer complaints and drivability issues, organizing and supporting test drives, and supporting project launches. It is a hands-on engineering position that maintains collaborative working relationships with dealerships, Fixed Operations Managers, Quality Technician Managers, and German Engineers.

The engineer analyzes vehicles and powertrain systems, uses software and data-logging tools to investigate issues, evaluates findings, and communicates results through internal reporting and management presentations. The position also supports launches and aftersales activities in the US and Canada, evaluates diagnostic systems and repair procedures, develops and monitors technical field fixes, manages technicians involved in analysis, and creates test benches and methodologies for relevant powertrain component failures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Volkswagen Group powertrain systems.
• International working experience and understanding of cultural differences.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.
• Expert knowledge of calibration tools, including INCA, Diagra, CAN OE, CAN Analyzers, and CAN Ape.
• Knowledge of Volkswagen Service and Quality structure.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-vehicle system analysis related to customer complaints, emission defects, and powertrain deficiencies.
• Use software tools to understand powertrain-system functions and solve problems.
• Support other departments with powertrain-system analysis.
• Prepare data loggers for vehicle analysis, including setup and triggering during measurement.
• Evaluate vehicle data logs and transfer results into the FAP process.
• Prepare analysis findings for internal reporting, presentations, and management meetings.
• Attend and support VW AG test drives to deepen knowledge of current and future Group products.
• Support launches in the US and Canada with powertrain-system analysis and provide findings to the team and Product Support.
• Develop, test, and monitor the success of technical field fixes, technical bulletins, and other technical actions.
• Implement measurement and test equipment for OEC.
• Evaluate diagnostic systems and repair procedures and propose improvements.
• Manage technicians who assist with the analysis process.
• Participate in workshops to plan future activities.
• Reduce replacement of parts designated 'No Trouble Found.'
• Independently identify and address J.D. Power-related issues through analysis and development of solutions in consultation with participating departments.
• Create and design test benches and methodologies for relevant powertrain component failures during model launches or for future powertrain concepts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed