Autonomous Vehicle EOL Test Technician

ManpowerGroup; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an End of Line Vehicle Testing Technician in Hayward, CA to join the EOL team focused on ensuring autonomous vehicle readiness. The role requires solid mechanical and electrical know-how, attention to detail, and a safety-first approach to verify hardware, firmware, and software before release.

You will use diagnostic software and test equipment, perform firmware flashing, inspect components, and document results while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Repair

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in autonomous vehicles, automotive, robotics, electronics, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Strong ability to interpret technical documents, schematics, diagrams, diagnostic information, error codes, and logs.
• Experience testing, diagnosing, repairing, or validating complex hardware, software, and system integrations.
• Proficiency using computers, diagnostic software, test equipment, and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive end-of-line testing to verify autonomous vehicle hardware, firmware, and software meet established requirements prior to release.
• Use specialized diagnostic software and test equipment to detect, analyze, and document vehicle-level failures with proper logging and failure disposition handling.
• Support correct integration and communication between vehicle controllers, sensors, ECUs, and high-level compute systems through verified vehicle-level configurations.
• Perform firmware flashing, software deployment, hardware inspections, and validation steps aligned to defined acceptance criteria and technical procedures.
• Investigate complex system failures using methodical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve EOL yield.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/electronic systems

Diagnostic software proficiency

Strong communication

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an End of Line Vehicle Testing Technician in Hayward, CA to join the EOL team focused on ensuring autonomous vehicle readiness. The role requires solid mechanical and electrical know-how, attention to detail, and a safety-first approach to verify hardware, firmware, and software before release.

You will use diagnostic software and test equipment, perform firmware flashing, inspect components, and document results while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, and Repair