ADAS Workshop Foreman, Prototype Build

Bertrandt Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Dent/Vision

STD/LTD/Life

Job summary

Bertrandt US is seeking an experienced ADAS Workshop Foreman to manage day-to-day operations in a vehicle integration and troubleshooting workshop environment. This role is Mercedes-Benz specific and focuses on prototype builds, ADAS updates, and leading technicians.

You will coordinate build-ups, support ROV troubleshooting, ensure quality, and act as the main interface with customers and engineering teams. The compensation range is $150k per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Mercedes-Benz-specific experience and knowledge
• Technical degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years hands-on automotive and prototype shop or vehicle build experience
• ROV troubleshooting experience
• Experience with prototype or pre-series vehicles
• Lead technician / foreman / shop lead experience
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, ADAS sensors, ECU basics
• Experience coordinating technicians in a workshop
• Ability to read wiring diagrams / CAN networks
• Strong organization and communication skills; valid US driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily tasks to technicians based on project needs and deadlines
• Monitor execution of vehicle build-ups, retrofits, and system updates
• Ensure efficient workflow and resource utilization within the workshop
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of assigned activities
• Oversee build-up and commissioning of ADAS prototype and pre-series vehicles
• Coordinate installation, updates, and modifications of ADAS components
• Support troubleshooting of ROV issues affecting ADAS functionality
• Guide technicians in diagnosis of hardware and basic software issues
• Escalate complex issues to engineering teams when required
• Ensure adherence to processes and quality requirements
• Be primary workshop contact for customers and project stakeholders
• Provide status updates on vehicle readiness, issues, and timelines
• Coordinate with suppliers when needed
• Manage workshop infrastructure, tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Maintain safe, organized working environment (5S); coordinate with Safety/OSHA

Skills

Mercedes-Benz experience

Automotive electrical systems

ADAS sensors

ECU diagnostics

Team leadership

Customer coordination

Wiring diagrams

CAN bus knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Bertrandt US is seeking an experienced ADAS Workshop Foreman to manage day-to-day operations within a vehicle integration and troubleshooting workshop environment.

This position is specific to the Mercedes-Benz vehicle make/OEM.

This role focuses on:

• Coordinating Mercedes-Benz prototype vehicle build-ups and system updates
• Leading troubleshooting of series-related (ROV) vehicle issues
• Assigning and supervising work for technicians
• Acting as a key interface between customers, internal engineering teams, and workshop staff

The position is execution- and coordination-focused, ensuring efficient workshop operations, high-quality technical output, and alignment with customer expectations. No travel requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Workshop Operations & Task Coordination

• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily tasks to technicians based on project needs and deadlines
• Monitor execution of vehicle build-ups, retrofits, and system updates
• Ensure efficient workflow and resource utilization within the workshop
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of assigned activities

Prototype Build & Vehicle Support

• Oversee build-up and commissioning of ADAS prototype and pre-series vehicles
• Coordinate installation, updates, and modifications of ADAS components (ECUs, sensors, wiring)
• Support troubleshooting of ROV (Rest of Vehicle) issues affecting ADAS functionality

Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance

• Guide technicians in systematic diagnosis of hardware and basic software issues
• Carry out complex troubleshooting if necessary
• Review findings and ensure structured documentation of issues and fixes
• Escalate complex technical issues to engineering teams when required
• Ensure adherence to defined processes, standards, and quality requirements
• Act as primary workshop point of contact for customers and project stakeholders
• Provide status updates on vehicle readiness, issues, and timelines
• Aligning workshop priorities with internal engineering teams, project management, and customers
• Support coordination with suppliers when needed

Workshop & Equipment Management

• Manage workshop infrastructure, tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Ensure availability and readiness of hardware, components, and consumables
• Oversee proper handling, maintenance, and calibration of tools and test equipment
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient working environment (5S principles)
• Coordinate with Safety/OSHA management within the company
• Coordinate with Workshop Manager regarding parts availability, storage and ordering of all needed parts
• Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
• Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
• Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
• Compensation range: $150k yearly

Required Qualifications

• Mercedes-Benz specific experience & knowledge
• Technical degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years combined experience of: hands-on automotive shop and prototype shop or vehicle build experience. Preferably with ADAS or E/E systems
• Knowledge of rest-of-vehicle (ROV) related troubleshooting processes
• Experience working with prototype or pre-series vehicles
• Prior experience in a lead technician / foreman / shop lead role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of: 1. Vehicle electrical systems and components 2. ADAS sensors (camera, radar, ultrasonic) and 3. ECU replacement and basic diagnostics
• Experience coordinating and guiding technicians in a workshop environment
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and basic vehicle network structures (CAN preferred)
• Strong organizational and task management skills
• Good communication skills for customer and internal coordination
• Valid US driver’s license
• Occasional support also on the weekends (if necessary)