The Product and Service Development Engineer I verifies the functionality of development projects for all BMW Group vehicles (BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce, BMW i) against specified behavior.

Key accountabilities of the function:

• Execute US-specific validation product requirements for mobile phone connectivity and projected modes.
• Identify, communicate, and prioritize top issues to project management and functional owners in BMW AG.  Synchronize and agree on resolution implementation according to project milestones to ensure product quality. 
• Conduct market & customer research, competitor benchmarking, and BMW Group product evaluations.
• Perform validation activities for assigned area including local, weekend, and overnight test drive events with engineering colleagues and process partners.  Participate in multi-day overnight test drives with multiple test vehicles and BMW Group engineers.
• Report project status and test results to BMW engineering departments using the standard BMW reporting tools.
• Participate in overnight (long and short distance) and weekend test drives for the current vehicle projects.

As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 1+ years in Engineering field
• Experience working in BMW development preferred
• Strong expertise or experience in Android & iOS app development highly preferred
• Programming knowledge & experience a plus

BMW NA is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.