Junior Automotive Engineer

Who We Are

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for all. CR is known for our rigorous testing and trusted ratings on thousands of products and services. We report extensively on consumer trends and challenges, and survey millions of people in the U.S. each year. We leverage our evidence-based approach to advocate for consumer rights, working with policymakers and companies to find solutions for safer products and fair practices.

Overview

At CR we know there’s more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road, after all we’ve been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85-years. We’re on the cutting edge of auto technology-buying and testing over 50+ new cars a year--including EV’s, plug-in hybrids and of course, gas cars-- driving each car 2,000 break-in miles, even before we take a look under the hood.

This is an onsite position at our 327-acre Auto Test Center. This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Aid the Director, Auto Test Development in working with test engineers and Content to ensure up-to-date and accurate data regarding running changes, software changes, specifications, and crash test results in the CR database.
• Regularly review videos and road test reports associated with test cars on the CR website to ensure they remain relevant; identify and flag content that requires updates due to vehicle refreshes or software changes.
• Monitor the physical test car fleet for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates; track version changes and evaluate how software updates impact existing test results or vehicle behavior.
• Evaluate vehicles, contribute insights, and write concise testing reports.
• Flag current events and developments in the automotive industry and bring them to a group discussion to facilitate content development.
• Support members of the Cars Content team by providing market data, automotive retail trends, and insights to be integrated into content.
• Fact-check automotive data and content for accuracy.
• Assist in buying new test vehicles and tracking how each test vehicle is delivered.
• Check and review copy for Consumer Reports Online (CRO), video reviews, Consumer Reports Magazine (CRM), and other automotive products.
• Support the Autos product team with knowledge of the automotive retail front.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

• You have an educational degree. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Science or equivalent.
• You have the experience. Up to two years of experience in the automotive industry in a related vehicle-testing capacity or equivalent background.
• You are a strong communicator. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office (including mastery of Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint) and Google Docs. Data analysis and presentation skills are a plus.
• You possess very strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work within deadlines.
• You have and maintain a valid driver’s license. You must be able to spend time outdoors during testing and/or driving.

Fair Pay and a Just Workplace

At Consumer Reports, we are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $77,271.02 - $78,695.98. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will be informed by the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience.

We have three locations: Yonkers, NY, Washington, DC and Colchester, CT. We are registered to do business in and can only hire from the following states and federal district: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Consumer Reports is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or lactation), gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.