Engineering Technician

Foster City, CA
Full Time
SWHireA
Experienced

Location: Foster City, CA
Pay: $47.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract | Onsite

About the Role

We're hiring Engineering Technicians to support the development and assembly of next-generation autonomous vehicle technology.

In this role, you'll work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic hardware throughout the product development process. You'll support rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, and quality assurance while ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone with strong electro-mechanical assembly experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Fully onsite

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and test electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through low-volume production.
  • Support engineers with product development and manufacturing improvements.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
  • Perform final product testing following established procedures.
  • Inspect work completed by other technicians to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Troubleshoot assembly and manufacturing issues.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Communicate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • 4–6 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience or equivalent technical experience.
  • Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience with electronic hardware assembly and testing.
  • Proficient using assembly tools, including soldering irons, crimpers, torque tools, cutters, and pin insertion/removal tools.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Technical training, trade school, soldering certification, or equivalent hands-on training.
  • IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD certification.
  • Experience with SAP, Oracle, 3DX, or other PLM/ERP systems.
  • Python or basic coding knowledge.
  • Startup or low-volume manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay of $47.00 per hour.
  • Work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
  • Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and product development teams.
  • Gain hands-on experience supporting innovative products from prototype to production.
  • Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle company.

Interview Process

  • 30-minute Hiring Manager Zoom interview.
  • 90-minute onsite panel interview.
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