Quality Assurance Intern (Jan - May 2025)
Date: Oct 1, 2024
Location: Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416
Company: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker and is on the road to number one. Come join our team and you could be part of that ride. For our employees, Volkswagen stands for more than just efficient and sustainable products - it’s an expression of who they are and how they move through life. Become a part of the Volkswagen of America experience and work with people who are passionate, innovative, enthusiastic, and high performing team players. Everyone deserves a better car and everyone deserves a better company - it’s a Volkswagen thing.
VW. Two letters. Endless opportunities.
The internship program at Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations is intended to provide college / university students and recent graduates the opportunity to use and develop skills they have learned in the classroom by working at our state-of-the-art production facility, and to provide Volkswagen Chattanooga the opportunity to develop talent for potential future entry-level positions.
Our internships are full-time positions (40 hrs/week). Candidates will be expected to be available to work during normal business hours (Monday – Friday; exact hours will vary by position and some positions might require work on Saturdays). To be eligible for the internship program, candidates are required to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution, or have graduated from one within the 6 months prior to the start date of the internship. Candidates who do not meet this guideline will not be considered.
Summary
Assist in and support measurement activities related to component/system functional performance analysis.
Customers You Will Interact With
Internal
- VW Chattanooga – Complete Vehicle Analysis
- VWGoA – Other internal groups
External
- VWGoA Service & Quality
- VW Germany, Mexico
- VW Technical Development
Responsibilities
- Data analysis: Evaluate measurement data against specifications, measurement data analysis (programming in Python, C++, … etc)
- Communication: Provide Specialists with status updates on various tasks
- Process: Prepare measurement setup
- Process: Develop test fixture CAD models
- Process: Develop data post processing tools to support analysis and presentation
- Process: Support report generation
- Technical analysis: Research and gather performance specifications
Qualifications
Education
Required:
- Student working on technical Bachelor’s degree (Engineering Degree/ Material Science, Mathematics, Physics)
Preferred:
- EE, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics or Physics student
Skills
Required:
- Python, C++
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Strong analytical, problem solving skills
- CATIA design skills
- Dedicated professional attitude
Preferred:
- Automotive technical background
- CNC experience
- Metrology experience
Basic Knowledge of:
- Analytical and deductive skills – use evidence and facts to reach conclusions
- Systemic thinking – using logic and reason
- Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation, and written
- Technical capacity to analyze vehicle mechanisms
Pay Rates based on level of education:
- Junior: $18/hour
- Senior: $20/hour
- Bachelor’s degree/recent graduate: $24.00
- Master’s degree/enrolled or recent graduate: $27.00
- Ph.D. / enrolled or recent graduate: $29.00
Scope and Magnitude
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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Recent Graduate, Physics, Materials Science, QA, Entry Level, Science, Quality
