Automotive Digital Key Test Engineer - Hybrid & Hands-on Lab

technicaengineeringgmbh

United States

On-site

USD 80,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Technica Engineering Inc. in Mountain View, CA, is seeking a Test Engineer with a focus on Digital Key technologies.

This permanent role offers hands‑on exposure to automotive hardware, software, and security‑relevant systems, working close to real customer projects in Silicon Valley. Ideal candidates are early‑career engineers with a strong interest in automotive technology, ready for on‑site work, and willing to travel.

Qualifications

Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Interest in automotive technology, connected systems, or security‑relevant features.
Basic understanding of hardware/software testing or lab environments.
Willingness to work on‑site and travel (~20–40%).
Strong team player with a hands‑on, proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

Support customer projects in the Digital Key and connected vehicle domain.
Build, configure, and maintain hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and test bench setups.
Execute manual and automated tests for automotive electronic systems.
Perform trace analysis, debugging, and issue reproduction.
Work directly with customers to set up, troubleshoot, and validate test systems.
Support commissioning of new test racks and ongoing bench maintenance.
Collaborate with internal development, test, and project teams to ensure smooth execution.
Document test results, issues, and system behavior clearly and consistently.