Audi Technician
Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education)
Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job
3-5 years job related experience. Automotive background & technical experience.
Education
Required Desired
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Automotive vocational technical training
• Dealership product training
• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• At least two ASE Certifications
Desired
• Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment
Skills: General skills needed to perform the job
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
• Solid knowledge of the English language
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Problem solving
Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Required
• Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and dependable
• Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
• Minimum two ASE certifications: One powertrain related
• Recent Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
• Extensive knowledge as an Automotive Technician on Audi/VW vehicles •
Desired:
Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
• Self-organized
• Organize and maintain a clean work environment
• Resource management
• German and/or Spanish language skills
• Forklift certification and operation
Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.
• Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours / week) including occasional Saturday or occasional overtime, core work hours 7AM – 4PM
• Occasional domestic travel required for business & training and possibly to international locations
• Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
• Commonly sit at a desk or table
• Frequent walk, stand, or stop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
Role Summary: Brief summary which describes nature and level of work
This role supports all Test Fleet Activities as needed determined by Management or Station Coordinator.
Role Responsibilities: List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%)
Main responsibility – assign 90% of time spent
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• Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles
• Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
• Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested
• Assist in maintain workshop tool, tire, and service part inventory
• Provide technical support for visiting test groups
• Install, remove and maintain data logging equipment for information gathering from vehicles
• Inspection of assigned vehicles
• Receiving of parts from Germany and other stations
• Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
• Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Prepare vehicles for scrapping
• Prepare vehicles for rotation for external drivers
Additional responsibilities – assign 10% of time
• Safety and cleanliness of work area is mandatory and common areas
• Provide overall support for tasks unrelated to vehicle testing for department operations
• Support of test driver needs and questions before and after shifts
