Automotive Engineer
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WHO WE ARE
Consumer Reports is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to a fair and just marketplace for consumers. Our team is made up of truth tellers change agents and consumer advocates who investigate and build coalitions to fight for fairness and justice in the marketplace for consumers. We leverage our evidencebased approach to demand safer products a healthier environment and equitable services for everyone.
Our mission starts with you. We offer medical benefits that start on your first day as a CR employee that include behavioral health coverage family planning and a generous 401K match.Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.
Overview
At CR we know theres more to testing cars than measuring how the rubber meets the road after all weve been testing and reporting on the subject for over 85years. Were on the cutting edge of auto technologybuying and testing over 50 new cars a yearincluding EVs plugin hybrids and of course gas cars driving each car 2000 breakin miles even before we take a look under the hood.
As an Automotive Engineer at our 327acre Auto Test Center you will report to the Associate Director Auto Test Development. Youll work closely with Auto testers Usability Testers and journalists across the organization to test capture and record the data that contributes to how we evaluate over 100 vehicles per year.
If you have experience in emerging technology in the auto industry and genuinely care about keeping consumers safer on the road this is an ideal position for you. Check out here how CR applies a usability lens to our auto testing.
Under our CRFlex program this is an onsite position at our Auto Test Center in Colchester CT. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
How Youll Make An Impact:
The extensive testing and exhaustive feedback that CRs auto testers share is critical.
information that consumers rely on before they decide which vehicle to purchase. Auto manufacturers are listening as well using findings from our data testing and research to influence the safety and usability features included in the cars and trucks they build.
Your passion for cars with advanced knowledge and insights into the automotive industry and emerging technology will play a huge part in how we test capture and record this influential data. In this position youll coordinate and participate in the handson testing and reporting of findings for over 50 vehicles each year. You will also assist in developing and documenting test criteria ensuring test protocols and procedures are followed developing methodologies to meet testing objectives writing and reviewing technical reports and providing feedback on various aspects of the vehicle. You will also be asked to be a CR expert at industry events in press interviews on our podcast and in front of clients.
ABOUT YOU
Youll Be Highly Rated If:
- You have earned a Bachelors Degree in Engineering Applied Science or related field and at least 5 years experience in a related vehicletesting capacity in the automotive industry (may be substituted for equivalent combination of work experience and/or education)
- You have User Experience background. You have experience with User Testing Vehicle User Interface Design or similar
- You are a strong and confident communicator. Your experience includes communicating findings via written and oral reports
- You are comfortable and proficient with both Microsoft and Google Suite. You have used Excel to capture data PowerPoint for presentations and Google Docs for communication sharing
- You must have and maintain a valid drivers license
Youll Be Our Top Picks If:
- You have a Masters Degree
- You have multimedia interaction experience. You dont have to be an expert but you should be comfortable in interviews as a spokesperson and on video or podcast platforms.
- Youre up to date on everything auto. That includes compiling and writing industry technical reports.
- Youre organized. That includes attention to detail the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work within deadlines.
- You can take the lead when it comes to coordinating staff around timesensitive projects.
- You are occasionally available to respond as needed to autorelated current events sometimes outside of normal business hours.
Fair Pay & A Just WorkPlace
At Consumer Reports we are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive marketinformed compensation. The target salary range for this position is $100K$105K. This posted range is reflective of the NY/CA market. 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 candidates particular combination of knowledge skills competencies and experience.
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. Consumer Reports will provide you with any reasonable assistance or accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.
Employment Type
Full Time
