Test Fleet Data Acquisition & Analysis Engineer - Oxnard, CA in Oxnard, California at BERTRANDT US INC

The Data Acquisition & Analysis Engineer for Fleet Operational Testing is responsible for ensuring robust and reliable automotive vehicle data acquisition processes to support Engineering and Quality initiatives.

This role includes managing in-vehicle data logger installations, developing and maintaining data logger configurations, and automating data validation workflows. Installing the data logger, maintain them, and validate tracing after installation. Create & update configurations.

The position also serves as a key interface with the global counterpart teams.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Pay Range: $48.00 - $51.00/Hourly, depending upon experience

*This role is located onsite in the Oxnard, CA area*

*Local candidates preferred - no relocation assistance available*

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Logger Operations (50%)
  • Install and maintain data loggers in test fleet vehicles.
  • Validate tracing after installation
  • Ensure weekly tracing checks are completed via automated processes in Snowpark.
  • Create and update configurations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders world wide
• Snowpark Reports (20%)
  • Develop and maintain reporting solutions using Snowpark, using clean, efficient Python code for data processing and reporting.
  • Collaborate with data engineers and stakeholders.
• Data Integrity & Analysis (15%)
  • Monitor data acquisition systems for completeness and accuracy.
  • Support engineering teams with structured and validated datasets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (5%)
  • Maintain active communication and professional relationships with Messtechnik teams in VW AG and VW Mexico.
  • Coordinate support and knowledge sharing across global teams.
• Misc Tasks (10%)
  • Identify and implement improvements in data acquisition and tracing workflows.
  • Maintain documentation and configuration libraries for traceability and reuse.

Miscellaneous vehicle station activities such as:

· Support Workshop Lead in daily tasks

· Support Quality Validation Test Lead in retesting of issues found in fleet vehicles

· Support Manager Quality Test Fleet Ops & EV in daily tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or similar equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle data logging systems and configuration tools-- such as: Vector GL logger, CAN, CANape, INCA or Intrepid Control Systems neoVI
• Familiarity with Snowpark or similar data processing platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for automation.

Skills: General skills needed to perform the job

• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic

• Good Communication skills – interpersonal / written

• Computer savvy – proficient/advanced in all areas of MS Office

• Strong collaboration skills - conducive to a positive team work environment

• Initiative – self-starter, ability to work independently

• Detail Orientation – demonstrated record of precision and integrity

• Ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail

• Organized and dependable

• Basic technical knowledge of complete vehicle components and functions

• Basic technical knowledge of common automotive networks, e.g. CAN, Ethernet, etc.

• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

• Able to use digital camera equipment to produce clear images and basic editing of digital photograph

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications:

· Familiarity or knowledge in automotive vehicle architectures and measurement systems, networks.

· Background in automotive testing.

· German or Spanish language skills are advantageous