AST Trainee

Brief Role Description

Volkswagen Group of America's manufacturing plant located in Chattanooga, Tennessee is looking for our next class of Automotive Systems Technology Students! Volkswagen is growing, with its SUV, the Atlas, the Atlas Cross Sport, and the all‑electric . It is such an exciting time to be a part of the company!

The Automotive Systems Technology student will complete a two‑year apprenticeship program which combines electrical training, programming, electronics, computer and controls systems into a design useful for diagnostic and repair of the electric vehicle. This development program is a partnership between Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College.

• This apprenticeship program is designed to develop the best trained, multi‑skilled Automotive Systems Technology apprentices in the automotive industry.
• The apprenticeship combines multiple vehicle systems disciplines into a holistic approach for troubleshooting and resolving problems in an automotive repair and diagnostics area of Volkswagen Chattanooga’s manufacturing plant.
• The apprenticeship program runs 3 semesters throughout the year. Students will go through a total of 6 semesters including academic and on‑the‑job training semesters.
• Students are enrolled in Chattanooga State Community College during the apprenticeship program and will receive an Electric Vehicle Engineering Technology Associate’s of Applied Science Degree upon completion.
• Academic semesters consist of classes in the Volkswagen Academy, which are taught by Volkswagen and Chattanooga State instructors. On‑the‑job training semesters take the apprentices into the plant where they work in various areas, focused on the electric vehicle technology to apply theories and skills in a diagnostics setting and gather work experiences.
• The apprenticeship is paid after an 8‑month probation period.
• The schedule for academic semesters is from Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day. The schedule for on‑the‑job training may vary by department.
• Team wear is required and provided along with appropriate PPE.
• A conditional job offer is made at the end of the apprenticeship program based on performance, exam scores, successful completion and business needs.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to apply for college with a minimum of 19 on the ACT or able to pass a competency test
• Valid driver's license
• Need to apply and be accepted by both, Volkswagen Group of America and Chattanooga State Community College
• Commitment to learning and development
• Ability to follow instructions

Preferred:

• Math Skills

• Product Knowledge
• System Knowledge
• Time Management
• Procedural Instructions
• Feedback Skills
• Quality-Focused
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
• Integrity and Compliance Management System (ICMS)
• Communication Skills
• Personal Development

Volkswagen Group of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E‑Verify. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

Job

Company:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN, US, 37416

Working Model:
Full‑time

Contract Type:
Fixed‑term

Remote Working:
Mobile Work not possible

Posting Date:
Feb 11, 2026

If you aspire to be part of the mobility of the future, Volkswagen is for you. We are the ideal match for people with a passion for innovation, oriented to achieve sustainable results, and who can work in a team generating positive and collaborative work environments. Here is your next challenge.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc., an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWoA) is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. VWoA’s operations in the United States include research and development, parts and vehicle processing, parts distribution centers, sales, marketing and service offices, financial service centers, and its state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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