Job Description
Position Name – Engineering Technician – Test Asset Build Support
Employment Type – Contract (with potential for full-time conversion)
Location – Palo Alto, CA & Long Beach, CA (Onsite)
Industry – Automotive / Electric Vehicles
Job Description:
We are seeking skilled Engineering Technicians to support the design, build, and maintenance of test assets for next-generation electric vehicle systems. This includes hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, benchtop rigs, and full vehicle bucks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret engineering schematics and technical documentation.
- Design and fabricate custom wire harnesses.
- Assemble and bring up test assets (benchtop, rack-mounted, vehicle bucks).
- Perform functional verification, retrofits, and troubleshooting.
- Maintain and document test asset configurations and modifications.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Strong understanding of Electrical and Mechanical schematics.
- Proficiency in wire harness fabrication (crimping, soldering, routing).
- Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and basic electrical diagnostics.
- Familiarity with CAN, Ethernet, UDS protocols.
- Mechanical assembly and fabrication experience.
- Prior experience with HIL systems or vehicle bucks is a plus.