The PMNA Workshop Intern supports the team’s organization and testing operations. Assisting the Workshop Manager on process creation and optimization is a critical role. Additional primary responsibilities are to support the dyno technician with qualitative test and analysis of race car engines (contemporary and historic). This includes the preparation and support of dyno runs & failure analysis. This position has a high demand for high technical skills and hands on mentality.
- Code number: J000013381
- Entry level: Internship
- Location: Carson, CA
- Organization: Porsche Motorsport North America
Primary Responsibilities:
- Streamlining & Documentation of processes
- Analysis of test data and update databases after each engine test
- Support quality management processes
- Workshop organizational topics
- Preparation and installation of race car engines for dyno testing
- Dynamometer testing of current Porsche race car engines and historic engines
- Troubleshooting of technical issues with diagnostic equipment
- Engine removal from dyno and post dyno processes and inspection
- General maintenance of test equipment
- Assisting the technicians in the workshop when necessary
Qualifications
Education
- Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Experience
- Data analysis
- Quality Management
- Automotive Industry exposure
- Previous Porsche employment preferred but not crucial.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Technology
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German
- Strong Analytical and Mathematical skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. with VBA for office)
- Some competency with VBA or other programming languages preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment on multiple projects with varying deadlines
- Preferably hands on capabilities (e.g. SAE or personal projects) and automotive industry exposure, high technical skills
- Positive attitude
- Good listener
- Accepts instructions willingly
- Strong automobile affinity helpful
- Optional: Embedded systems programming, electrical circuit design, C++ programming
The pay range for this position is $19 to $21 per hour dependent on educational status.
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