Automotive R&D Lab Technician - Prototyping & Testing

Veridian Tech; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridian Tech is seeking an experienced EE - Lab Technician in Southfield, MI to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair R&D hardware prototypes in an ISO 16949 compliant environment.

You will support hardware and firmware development through mechanical assembly, cable testing, PCB rework, documentation, and clear communication of test results, working closely with hardware and firmware engineers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience with soldering and inspection of PCBAs.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Familiarity with PCB layout viewers.
• Understanding of automotive product development processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair R&D hardware prototypes.
• Perform mechanical assembly of prototype systems.
• Conduct cable qualification, testing, and modifications.
• Use hand tools, microscopes, soldering equipment, DMMs, and oscilloscopes.
• Read electrical schematics and assist with PCB bring-up and debugging.
• Create rework documentation and maintain detailed development records.
• Record build data and test results.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to communicate findings.
• Follow ISO 16949 procedures and maintain an ESD-safe work environment.

Skills

Soldering

Troubleshooting

PCB testing

Electrical schematics

DMM

Oscilloscopes

PCB bring-up

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent

Tools

Soldering equipment

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

PCB layout viewers

Job description

Veridian Tech is seeking an experienced EE - Lab Technician in Southfield, MI to assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair R&D hardware prototypes in an ISO 16949 compliant environment.

You will support hardware and firmware development through mechanical assembly, cable testing, PCB rework, documentation, and clear communication of test results, working closely with hardware and firmware engineers.