High Voltage & EV Lead

About the role

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 requirementsThis 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 complianceDevelop and maintain reporting solutions using phyton scripts.

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.
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• 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)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

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

Skills

• Act as an owner
• Be a pioneer
• Grow personally
• Handle complexity
• Live integrity & compliance
• Perform together
• Think ahead