About the role#
The UXDC team develops new features and products for Volkswagen brands. As a Mechatronics Engineering Fellow, you will help the team research, ideate, and build proof of concepts. You will work alongside designers and engineers to take a product from an initial idea to a final prototype. This role is 90% focused on engineering concepts and prototyping, with the remaining 10% dedicated to lab maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Support technical evaluations and create design concepts.
- Build mechanisms, wire vehicles, and integrate new technologies.
- Reverse engineer existing parts and work with current car systems.
- Create electronics and document your work for production development.
- Present your work to stakeholders and support demonstrations.
- Generate intellectual property from your projects.
- Maintain the model shop, evaluate new tools, and suggest capability improvements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a rising senior, graduate student, or completion of your degree within the last 6 months.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- A degree program in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Solidworks or CATIA.
- Experience with basic shop tools like mills, lathes, and 3D printing, with a willingness to learn CNC milling.
- Skills in mechanical design, circuit design, and electronics.
- Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or Arduino.
- Knowledge of ICE or EV vehicle electronics.
- Comfort presenting concepts to executive leadership.
- Ability to work in a multifunctional team.
- Submission of an official transcript and resume.
Location & details#
- Location: Belmont, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 6 to 12 months (rolling).
- Employment type: Full-time, paid position.
About Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg. Founded in 1937, the company operates 114 production plants and sells vehicles in 153 countries. It manages ten brands including Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen. The organization employs over 100,000 people and focuses on vehicle production and related services.
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