Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician
Supports power systems testing, troubleshooting, and repair of electric, electronic, and high-voltage vehicle hardware.

Job #137220

Automotive

$45 - $47.37 an hour

Fremont, California

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Talascend is currently seeking an Engineering Technician for an opportunity in Fremont, California.

Overview


The role involves supporting the design, development, and testing of power delivery systems for autonomous mobility vehicles. The technician will prepare, troubleshoot, and repair hardware and electrical systems, ensuring lab readiness and safety compliance.


Responsibilities

• Prepare and build testing hardware for electric and electronic systems to the component level
• Troubleshoot testing hardware for electronic systems to the component level
• Perform approved high voltage enable/disable procedures
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop appropriate test systems
• Create, update, and repair wire harnesses for electric vehicles in development stages
• Maintain inventory, workspace, and calibration of test and measurement equipment
• Perform firmware updates on embedded hardware systems in lab and field environments
• Support lab operations related to battery testing, teardown, and analysis as needed
• Carry out servicing and repair operations in a safe and methodical manner after training

Qualifications

• Passion for electric, autonomous mobility, and electrical systems development
• AS or trade school certificate in mechatronics, electronics, or relevant field, or equivalent experience
• High voltage and low voltage safety training
• 4+ years of experience with automotive wire harness or electric vehicle systems
• Understanding of basic diagnostics processes
• Experience maintaining and repairing power electronics and low voltage PCBA circuits
• Ability to read wire harness drawings and manage wire circuit lists
• Ability to solder, crimp, strip, and fabricate harnesses
• Knowledge of operating test equipment used for harness manufacturing
• Experience with electric drive motors, high voltage batteries, and high voltage cabling
• Familiarity with various test and measurement equipment as listed in the detailed qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with manual metal fabrication tools and processes such as milling, lathe, drill, punch, press, bandsaw, shear, welding (TIG & MIG)
• Experience with 3D design tools like Solidworks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Through-hole, SMA soldering, and rework experience
• Exposure to EMI / EMC test techniques
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified standard Expert (CSE)
• High Voltage Certification and training
• Technical trade school certificate or an associate degree in automotive engineering or electrical mechatronics
• Availability to travel locally and nationally on occasion

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Drug Screen may be required.