Technical Engineer

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We_’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’_ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary:

The Technical Engineer is a vital member of the vehicle development team, responsible for the setup, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of test benches and vehicles. Supporting the automated driving domain, this cross- functional role involves hands-on work with both hardware and software across various ECUs, HCPs, wiring harnesses, and electronics. The position demands technical acumen, organizational diligence, and collaboration with global teams, especially across multiple vehicle platforms and system variants.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assemble and configure test benches and vehicles by integrating ECUs, HCPs, displays, switches, and harnesses per schematics.
• Perform scheduled and ad-hoc software flashing and hardware updates on test modules and vehicles.
• Conduct functional verification via screen captures and trace logs; support debugging, root cause analysis, and bug-fix validation.
• Use simulation tools (e.g., clamp status simulators, rest bus emulation) to verify system behavior.
• Retrieve, deploy, and operate diagnostic and configuration tools; collect traces for analysis.
• Interpret wiring diagrams to install or modify custom harnesses, connectors, and components.
• Fabricate or adapt parts using various materials to resolve compatibility or availability issues.
• Maintain detailed records of activities, configurations, issues, and improvements to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory and coordinate logistics for parts, test resources, and prototype components, including shipments and certified disposal.
• Oversee garage operations, maintain tooling infrastructure, and manage vehicle scheduling.
• Coordinate vehicle logistics including insurance, registration, regulatory licensing, and legal compliance.
• Ensure vehicle safety pre/post-test; perform minor repairs and coordinate external maintenance.