Junior Automotive Engineer

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">WHO WE ARE</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. </span>  </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/careers/landing-page/index.htm">Learn more about how CR advocates on behalf of our employees.</a></span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a <strong>Junior  Automotive Engineer</strong> at our 327-acre Auto Test Center, you will report to the Director, Auto Test Development.  You’ll work closely with our Auto Testers, Data Intelligence, Content, Video, and Communications department to test, capture and record digital vehicle-related content  that contributes to how we evaluate over 50 vehicles per year. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you have a particular understanding and interest in emerging technologies including hybrid, fully electric, and software-defined vehicles, and an eye for detail that will help you monitor the vehicle test fleet for software updates and changes and assist in updating our auto database, we’re looking forward to meeting with you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is an onsite position at our Colchester, CT Auto Test Center.  This position is not eligible for sponsorship or relocation assistance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How You'll Make An Impact</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The extensive testing and exhaustive feedback that CR’s auto testers share is critical.  This is the 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, performance, 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.  On a daily basis, you may: </span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist the  Director, Auto Test Development in working with test engineers, and Content to ensure up to date and correct data regarding running changes, software changes, specifications, and crash test results in the CR database.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Regularly review videos and road test reports associated with test cars on the CR website to ensure they remain relevant; identifies and flags content that requires updates due to vehicle refreshes or software changes. </span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor the physical test car fleet for Over-the-Air (OTA) updates; tracks version changes and evaluate how software updates impact existing test results or vehicle behavior.<strong>)</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Evaluate vehicles, contribute insights and write concise testing reports.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flag current events and developments in the automotive industry and…