Graduate Analyst - Engineering & Environmental Office (EEO)

Job Description 

• Mandatory start date of July 22, 2024
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's graduation date between December 2022 - May 2024
• Required: Upload resume AND transcript

This is an accelerated graduate program designed for high potential, highly-mobile, and candidates with strong interest in the automotive industry, including automotive finance. The selected individual will rotate through three placements over an exciting 18 month period. This program is not a shadow experience and individuals will be exposed to hands on training in all aspects of the business.

Role Summary:

During the rotation program, the Graduate will get experience in the various regulatory driven engineering tasks performed by EEO, including but not limited to Emission Certification, In-Use Verification, On-Board Diagnostics (OBD), Defect Reporting, Fleet Compliance Reporting, Road Load and generally monitoring and analysis of regulations. The Graduate Analyst will also support EEO’s cross-functional Regulatory Affairs, Technical Program Management & Digital Solutions team, which oversees the department’s Quality -and Product Compliance Systems and provides project management support for the technical teams.  

Role Responsibilities:

Technical Program Management & Digital Solutions / Regulatory Affairs (33.33%)

•    Assists in creating and aligning of EEO’s process related documents (e.g., policies, process 
        standards, work instructions, desktop procedures, forms) within EEO and VW Group
•    Assists in Project coordination for new and special projects and the creation of presentations 
        for workshops and executive leadership
•    Participates in monitoring of regulations and alignment of such with VW Group and Alliance 
        for Automotive Innovation

Homologation (Emission Certification, OBD, In-Use -> depending on the candidate's background, their interest and EEO’s needs at the time, we may limit the homologation rotation to one or two of the sub-topics) (33.33%) 

•    Supports preparing, reviewing, and editing emission certification applications 
•    Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing On-Board Diagnostic system and Production 
        Vehicle Evaluation (PVE) document submissions
•    Supports with the procurement, inspection and preparation of test vehicles 
•    Assists in reviewing and assessing test results 

Agency Reporting / (33.33%)

•    Supports the team in monitoring of emission defects and creation of Defect Reports
•    Supports in the gathering of information and the creation of Fleet Compliance Reports 

Rotation 1:

•    Assists in creating and aligning of EEO’s process related documents (e.g., policies, process 
        standards, work instructions, desktop procedures, forms) within EEO and VW Group
•    Assists in Project coordination for new and special projects and the creation of presentations 
        for workshops and executive leadership
•    Participates in monitoring of regulations and alignment of such with VW Group and Alliance 
        for Automotive Innovation

Rotation 2:

• Supports preparing, reviewing, and editing emission certification applications
• Assists in preparing, reviewing, and editing On-Board Diagnostic system and Production vehicle Evaluation (PVE) document submissions
• Supports with the procurement, inspection and preparation of test vehicles
• Assists in reviewing and assessing test results

Rotation 3:

•    Supports the team in monitoring of emission defects and creation of Defect Reports
•    Supports in the gathering of information and the creation of Fleet Compliance Reports 

Qualifications

Preferred Degree:

Engineering Degree, Bachelor of Science

Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role

•    Basic understanding of vehicle emission systems 

Skills: General skills needed to perform the job

•    Analytical and conceptual thinking –using logic and reasoning, creativity and strategy
•    Communication skills –interpersonal, presentation and written
•    Detail oriented 
•    Computer oriented – skilled in the use of various software and any Microsoft Office Products
•    Capability of simplifying complex topics 

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.