Engineer, Test-Infrastructure Infotainment & Connect

PORSCHE CENTRE LEBANON; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Engineer Test-Infrastructure Infotainment & Connect to ensure the effective testing of market-specific infotainment and connection systems. This position involves setting up test infrastructure, collaborating with international teams, and ensuring timely resolutions within Porsche Engineering Services in North America. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree in automotive sciences, significant experience with automotive systems, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Paid Vacation

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience with automotive systems and diagnostic tools.
• Experience setting up HiL systems and test benches.
• Knowledge of vehicle bus systems (CAN, OABR, Flexray).

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain test systems like Hardware-in-the-Loop systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering or technical degree in automotive sciences

Graduate degree in Engineering

Job description

Tasks

Position Overview

The Test Team is responsible for testing market-specific Infotainment and Connect systems and services in North America, covering test activities throughout the development process of vehicle models and services. The Engineer Test-Infrastructure Infotainment & Connect ensures timely resolution of topics related to their field of test infrastructure. This role also acts as the technical expert for Porsche Engineering Services US concerning all current and upcoming Porsche models within the market, requiring staying updated on the latest technology in development and validation within Porsche AG.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide ready-to-use test infrastructure by setting up, updating, and maintaining test systems (e.g., Hardware-in-the-Loop systems, test benches, test cars) in collaboration with the Coordinator Test-Infrastructure Infotainment & Connect, based on Porsche test plans.
• Commissioning of HiL systems and test benches based on wiring layouts, PIN definitions, bus topologies, infrastructure design, and test data configurations.
• Perform root cause analysis, troubleshooting, software flashing, and coding using tools like Vector CANape, CANoe, and other data acquisition tools.
• Collaborate with international teams, including test infrastructure, integration, commissioning, function development, suppliers, and backend development, to share information and improve processes.
• Support Test Drive, Endurance, and Quality Engineering Teams with pressing topics.
• Analyze requirement documents and technical specifications to improve and adapt test infrastructure.
• Participate in the commissioning helpdesk for North America, supporting activities such as test tours and validation trials, which may require extended travel.
• Record test infrastructure hardware and software information in systems like Atlassian Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Three to four-year engineering or technical degree in automotive sciences or technologies.
• Two years of relevant work experience, including internships.
• Graduate studies in Automotive Engineering can count towards experience.
• Experience with automotive systems and diagnostic tools.
• Experience setting up and commissioning HiL systems and test benches.
• Knowledge of vehicle bus systems (CAN, OABR, Flexray) and communication protocols.
• Proficiency in data analysis and engineering evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering.
• Experience with vehicle onboard diagnosis (OBD/DoIP), flashing, and ECU coding.
• Knowledge of vehicle topology and residual bus simulation.
• Understanding of SIM card provisioning and mobile network operations.
• Technical insight into web-based services (TLS/SSL, SOAP, RESTful/JSON) and tools like POSTMAN and SOAPUI.
• German language and culture experience is a plus.
• Traits: persistent, organized, adaptable, process-oriented, team player.
• ISTQB certification is beneficial.

Percentage of required travel: <15% (domestic and European trips).

Schedule: 5:30 or 6:00 am to afternoon.

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually, dependent on location, education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Porsche offers competitive compensation, including a performance bonus, and benefits such as Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, 401(k) match, Medical/Dental/Vision, Tuition reimbursement, Life Insurance, Disability coverage, gym memberships, and leasing programs.

Physical Requirements

• Physical exertion and standing/walking for extended periods.
• Long-distance travel (aircraft/car).
• Office environment with standard equipment; exposure to fumes, mechanical parts, vibration, and noise.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, and manipulate objects; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting.