Volkswagen

High Voltage & EV Lead

Volkswagen • $101K — $183K *
Belmont, CA 94002In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in high voltage systems or automotive technology.
  • Associates degree or certification in automotive technology or equivalent experience.
  • EFK certification (DIN VDE 1000-10) or HVE Level 3 certification required.
  • vEFK Certification is highly desired.
  • Life Current certified (AuS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements for high voltage topics.
  • Develop and implement standardized high voltage processes and documentation.
  • Train employees on high voltage safety and processes.
  • Monitor compliance with existing high voltage processes.
  • Support management with high voltage-related tasks and act as a liaison for technology topics.
  • Analyze vehicles for diagnostics and troubleshooting, including software and hardware updates.
  • Program tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for annual performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Defined contribution retirement program.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  • Company lease car program.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description


Brief Role Description

  • This role is reporting to Mgr. Vehicles, Methods & Tools.
  • The High Voltage Lead (vEFK/CESC) is responsible for all High Voltage topics and processes for VWGoA (IECC facility + temporary support of other group facilities), ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements
  • This role serves as the departments primary adviser on High-Voltage product safety, providing employee training and strategic guidance to senior and executive leadership on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance
  • Develop and maintain reporting solutions using phyton scripts.


Possible Tasks within this Role

NAR Engineering Test Fleet Responsibilities
  • Test vehicle updates (software and hardware), maintenance, repairs, inspections.
  • Update vehicles to latest pre-series hardware/software.
  • Road-test vehicles to ensure successful repairs.
  • Analyze vehicles for diagnostics and troubleshooting.
  • Support Integration Team for timely updates.
  • Install test measuring equipment (Data Loggers, Test Parts, Breakouts etc.).
  • Perform changes on High Voltage systems in fleet vehicles.


High Voltage and vEFK/CESC Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement standardized High Voltage processes and documentation, while advising leadership on risks through assessments, corrective oversight, and expert guidance for VWGoA and its subsidiaries
  • Train employees in High Voltage safety and processes.
  • Define and document work instructions.
  • Monitor compliance with existing processes.
  • Regular renewal and/or expansion of high-voltage certification.
  • HV component changes incl. software updates
  • HV vehicle/test asset releases including documentation


Additional Responsibilities
  • Support Mgmt., IECC for HV related tasks
  • Liaison to VW Group & Rivian Volkswagen Technology related HV topics
  • Support Vehicle Validation Test Lead in retesting issues.
  • Program tools to raise efficiency


Qualification requirements

Years of Relevant Experience
  • 5-8 years

Education and Certifications

Required

Desired
  • Associates degree/certification in automotive technology or similar work experience.
  • EFK certification (DIN VDE 1000-10) or HVE Level 3 certified.
  • vEFK Certification highly desired
  • Work under Life Current certified (AuS)


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Compensation Data

This position is located in Irvine, CA. The pay range for this location is $101,88 - $183,200.

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


Competencies

Act as an owner
Be a pioneer
Grow personally
Handle complexity
Live integrity & compliance
Perform together
Think ahead
Job ID: 31001

Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location:

About Volkswagen

Volkswagen is a German multinational automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses. The company is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany and was founded in 1937. Volkswagen is one of the largest automakers in the world, with operations in more than 150 countries. The company's brands include Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Ducati. Volkswagen is committed to producing high-quality, sustainable vehicles that meet the needs of its customers and contribute to a better future.
Learn more about Volkswagen
Size
625,006 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1937
NASDAQ
VWAGY
* Ladders Estimates

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