Job Description

Position overview

The E/E Vehicle Update and Test Engineer is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and performing electrical/electronic (E/E) vehicle hardware and software updates to ensure test and prototype vehicles reflect the latest development and release levels. This role supports the full update cycle - including hardware/software identification, installation, flashing, commissioning, and validation testing - to ensure functional accuracy, safety, and compliance with Porsche's development standards.

The engineer works closely with internal teams and international stakeholders to plan, execute, and validate system updates, including coordinating diagnostics, test drives, and reporting activities. This role is critical to ensuring Porsche’s prototype and test vehicles meet required release levels for validation and market readiness, particularly in the U.S. market.

Roles & responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform full E/E vehicle hardware and software updates to ensure alignment with release schedules and development maturity.
• Commission and verify system functionality post-update; troubleshoot and resolve any integration issues.
• Support and coordinate E/E integration validation testing after updates, including test drive planning and issue reporting to functional area leads.
• Identify required hardware/software updates; manage acquisition, track delivery timelines, and ensure availability for testing and integration.
• Generate and manage work orders for workshop teams to update vehicle hardware, wiring, and systems as needed.
• Collaborate with diagnostics experts and functional teams to execute software updates and validate system performance.
• Maintain and manage vehicle scheduling plans in alignment with car line requirements, test drive deadlines, and release validation milestones.
• Coordinate and execute static and dynamic test drives; analyze results, track errors, and report findings to global stakeholders.
• Document and communicate test findings, system anomalies, and improvement opportunities to cross-functional teams and project sponsors.
• Provide U.S. market-specific release recommendations to car line departments and customer engineering teams.
• Support vehicle test planning, budget coordination, and test documentation in collaboration with customer departments.
• Actively contribute to process optimization, continuous improvement initiatives, and efficient work order management.
• Provide engineering support and technical expertise to Tech Center teams for vehicle testing and system validation.
• Other duties as assigned

Percentage of required travel: 10 %

Schedule/Shift: regular business hours

Physical requirements

• Comfortable with physical exertion for 3 - 5 hour intervals
• Comfortable standing and walking for 3 - 5 hour intervals
• Ability to travel long distances in aircraft or via automobile (5+ hours)
• This job operates in an automotive workshop and office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, cameras, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, automotive parts at operational temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, move, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or foreign equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the job offered or a closely related role.
• In lieu of a degree, 4 years of directly related experience may be accepted.
• Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience will be considered.

Minimum 2 years of experience with the following:

• Strong understanding of vehicle development and system development processes
• In-depth knowledge of modern automotive technologies, including vehicle electrical architecture and onboard communication systems
• Hands-on experience with CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet-based vehicle networks
• Proficiency with diagnostic and testing tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, and ETAS MDA
• Solid understanding of ECU hardware/software functionality and its interaction within complete vehicle systems

Additional Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical skills and a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule work orders effectively
• Proven track record of working successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferred qualifications include:

• Expert knowledge of Porsche’s E/E architecture, including update, flashing, and coding procedures.
• Experience with Porsche proprietary testing systems and tools such as PIDT, PUDiS, PPN, FAZIT, Cluu, etc.
• Familiarity with high-voltage vehicle systems and related safety procedures.
• Proficiency in German language is a plus.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience working in intercultural, interdisciplinary environments.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic project requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to various audiences.

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