Engineering Test Technician

Job description

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an Engineering Test Technician to ensure various hardware subsystems work reliably on the software test platforms on a day-to-day basis.

This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of the autonomous software development program, ensuring that the simulation and test infrastructure operate predictably at all times.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable with maintaining complex systems and excited about developing new ways to support a rapidly moving R&D organization.

As an Engineering Test Technician, you'll :

• Support and track various configurations and generations of test platforms for vehicle simulation and software test platforms.
• Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of software builds.
• Use commercially available, off-the-shelf components to build computers.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components in server racks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware / equipment.
• Build cable harnesses based on diagrams / drawings.
• Work with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Create and track tickets within ticketing system to address problems, incidents and changes of hardware, and provide details of work performed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts receiving, installs, upgrades, and decommissioning projects.
• Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to use general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (DMM, Oscilloscope, etc.)
• Experience with building, troubleshooting and diagnosing computers and Arduino side projects
• Experience building cable harnessing and familiarity with cable management
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to lift 25-30 pound boxes
• Ability to crawl / bend to work on low ground wiring as needed

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with Google suite, Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence or similar programs
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems
• Experience in running scripts and working with Linux based systems
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Benefits :

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment : This is a full-time, 6-month, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. This role is onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Sunnyvale, CA area.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.Company description