Mechatronics Engineering Analyst (Unable to consider OPT/CPT Candidates)

Innovation. Sophistication. Optimization. This is our passion.

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest car maker in Europe. The Group comprises of twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

Here in the US, we are blending German engineering with American ingenuity. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Volkswagen Innovation and Engineering Center California (IECC) is becoming the epicenter of vehicle electronics expertise in North America. Comprised of twelve teams, the IECC works with researchers and development teams in the US, Germany and across the globe. We’re a team of engineers, designers, scientists, and psychologists looking to develop innovations for future generations of cars, and to transfer technologies from many industries and research institutions into the automotive domain. Our mission is to drive change which means we are not only impacting one of the world’s largest car makers, but also the lives of millions of people. Are you ready to join us?

Mechatronics Engineering Analyst

Role Summary

The ICC focuses on research and development of leading edge technologies with the goal to meet the future mobility needs of the Volkswagen Group customer. The core function of the role will be to work closely with a UX designer to collaborate and implement future vision concepts. These concepts will be presented to C-Level executive’s across the brands that we work on. Reviews of the work will happen both here in the Silicon Valley as well as in Germany. This position is expected to define the minimum viable product of what is being built as a concept prototype. The position will present this work to engage customers of the new future vision that is being created

Role Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• From scratch to create from the gut future vision projects for the ICC.
• Help to define new methods for the mechatronics team.
• Be a team player in working with team sizes between 2 – 10 people at a time.
• Be able to present your projects to the ICC leadership team.
• If not defining a new concept, being able to collaborate and contribute to other future visions that are in place.

Additional Responsibilities

• Understanding and creating in the design thinking methodologies.
• Being able to jump on a project as scopes can change quickly in R&D.
• Bringing back new knowledge to the team as a whole.

Years Of Experience

• 3-5 years of experience or a combination of education and experience

Education Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Master's preferred.

Required Skills

• Design and build user experience prototypes that enable stakeholders to experience new technology and concepts in the automotive space.
• Be comfortable creating concepts to be presented to the “C” suite at VW Group World Wide
• Not afraid to think “outside” the car
• Work closely with user experience designers, software engineers, and other stakeholders to design and prototype new idea
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Conceptual thinking skills
• Computer savvy
• Excellent knowledge of UX research methods and advanced statistical analysis
• Integration - joining people, processes or systems
• Broad knowledge of full vehicle interrelationships
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering knowledge

Desired Skills

• SolidWorks CAD design skills with CATIA familiarity a major plus
• Understanding of design for manufacturability with multiple materials (aluminum, steel, plastics, wood, etc.)
• Know your way around a machine shop (mill, lathe, CNC, laser cutter, etc.)
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (fdm, polyjet, sla, sls, sintering, and more)
• Comfortable with tolerance specification and ability to work with a machine shop to get designs fabricated

Work Flexibility

• Travel for internal and external shows for communication of project progress, results, and transfer

Salary is determined by geographical location and adjusted accordingly. In Silicon Valley, the expected base salary range is between $110,000 - $122,500. Other benefits for this position include:

·       Eligibility for annual performance bonus

·       Healthcare Benefits

• 401(k), with company match
• Defined contribution retirement program.

·       Tuition Reimbursement

• Company lease car program
• Paid time off

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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