US_East | Electrical / Electronics & Semiconductors Engineer_L3

Electrical Technician

Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Position Overview: The Electrical Technician will perform bench-level testing of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Zonal ECUs, supporting validation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of automotive electrical and electronic systems.

Top Skills Required

• Strong experience in electronic bench testing and ECU validation
• Understanding of battery management systems and battery electronics
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic tools
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and validation experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electronics bench-level testing for BMS and Zonal ECUs.
• Set up, configure, and maintain test benches and laboratory equipment for ECU validation.
• Execute functional and electrical validation testing for battery systems, zonal controllers, and related components.
• Develop and execute test cases, document defects, and support issue resolution activities.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software issues using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support ECU flashing, configuration, and firmware validation activities.
• Analyze test results and prepare test reports and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and validation engineering teams to resolve defects and improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and testing standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong experience with electronic bench testing and ECU validation.
• Good understanding of battery management systems and battery electronics, including cells, modules, and thermal management.
• Knowledge of zonal architecture and vehicle electrical distribution systems.
• Hands-on experience with test instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical layouts.
• Experience with test execution, defect tracking, and validation processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing and test benches.
• Familiarity with CANoe, CANalyzer, and other Vector tools.
• Knowledge of PCBA, board-level debugging, and ECU hardware validation.
• Exposure to high-voltage battery systems and EV architecture.
• Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, CAPL, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of automotive safety standards and processes, including ISO 26262.
• Experience with diagnostics (UDS) and ECU communication.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.