Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician

WME Express; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

WME Express in Foster City, CA is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to build, test, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical hardware for autonomous vehicle development.

You will read schematics and technical drawings, assemble prototypes, and work with engineers on new product development. Strong hands-on experience and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of electro-mechanical/electronics assembly experience preferred.
• Able to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, wiring, and assembly tools.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other lab equipment.
• Trade school or technical training is acceptable; Bachelor's degree is not required if experience is strong.
• Preferred: IPC-610/620 certification, J-STD experience, SAP/Oracle, PLM/3DX, Python, or startup manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic hardware and prototypes
• Read schematics, drawings, and technical instructions
• Solder, crimp, install wiring, and assemble components
• Use hand tools, torque tools, and electronic test equipment
• Inspect completed work for quality
• Troubleshoot assembly and hardware issues
• Assist engineers with prototype builds and new product development
• Keep accurate records and maintain a clean, safe work area

Skills

Electronics assembly

Schematic reading

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade school or technical training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Lab equipment

Soldering tools

Job description

Engineering Technician needed for Sunnyvale CA

Location: Foster City, CA
Pay: $47.00/hour
Job Type: On-Site

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Technician to help build, assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic and electro-mechanical hardware used in autonomous vehicle development.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic hardware and prototypes
• Read schematics, drawings, and technical instructions
• Solder, crimp, install wiring, and assemble components
• Use hand tools, torque tools, and electronic test equipment
• Inspect completed work for quality
• Troubleshoot assembly and hardware issues
• Assist engineers with prototype builds and new product development
• Keep accurate records and maintain a clean, safe work area

Requirements

• 4–6 years of electro-mechanical/electronics assembly experience preferred
• Strong electronics assembly skills
• Able to read schematics and technical drawings
• Experience with soldering, crimping, wiring, and assembly tools
• Experience with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other lab equipment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Trade school or technical training is acceptable; Bachelor’s degree is not required if experience is strong

Preferred: IPC-610/620 certification, J-STD experience, SAP/Oracle, PLM/3DX, Python, or startup/prototype manufacturing experience.