Engineering Technician

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Engineering Technician for our autonomous mobility client in Foster City, CA. The role focuses on electrical integration lab testing, wiring harnesses, PCBAs, and mechatronics instrumentation to ensure reliable vehicle systems.

You will collaborate with EE, Powertrain, Body, and Chassis teams, maintain lab readiness, and support automated test setups and data collection. A bachelor’s or technical degree and 4–6 years of lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical degree required.
• 4–6 years of lab experience including mechanical fabrication like wiring harnesses and test fixtures.
• Strong soldering skills and hands-on PCBA rework experience.
• Experience with automotive development environments and test equipment.
• Familiarity with Python scripts and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute electrical integration lab tests on vehicle components per procedures.
• Build test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and test circuits; install instrumentation per diagrams.
• Manufacture PC BAs and assemble components for in-circuit and functional testing.
• Serve as primary contact for the mechatronics lab, including maintenance and consumables.
• Support automation engineers with ad-hoc test equipment and data acquisition needs.

Skills

Lab testing

Soldering

Mechanical fabrication

Python scripting

Automotive development environment

Education

Bachelor’s or technical degree

Tools

Signal generator

Voltage supplies

AC amplifiers

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous mobility, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join their team. As an Engineering Technician, you will be part of the Vehicle Development supporting Vehicle Integration, Testing & Validation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on lab testing experience, strong electrical/mechatronics troubleshooting skills, and the ability to follow detailed procedures to deliver accurate results.

Job Title

Engineering Technician, Electrical Integration Lab

Location

Foster City, CA

Pay Range

$40-$45/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Prepare and execute electrical integration lab tests on vehicle electro-mechanical components, sub-systems, and systems according to requestor procedures.
• Build and assemble test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and test circuits; install test instrumentation based on instrumentation diagrams.
• Manufacture PCBAs and assemble electrical components to support in-circuit testing and functional testing using schematics and standard bench test equipment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the mechatronics lab, including preventative maintenance, lab upkeep, and ensuring consumables are stocked and up to date.
• Support automation engineers with ad-hoc automated test equipment (PCBAs, wiring harness, interfaces, enclosures) and assist with data acquisition needs.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s or technical degree.
• 4-6 years of lab experience, including mechanical fabrication experience such as wiring harness and test fixtures.
• Strong soldering skills (e.g., thermocouples and electronic components on PCBA) and hands-on experience with electronic product rework.
• Experience working with automotive development environments and test equipment (e.g., signal generator, voltage supplies, AC amplifiers).
• Familiarity with Python scripts and proficiency with MS Office.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to reliable electrical, electronic, and mechatronic system integration through hands‑on testing.
• Work in a lab environment where your craftsmanship - fixtures, wiring, instrumentation, and circuits directly impacts test outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams (EE, Powertrain, Body, Chassis) to support technician-level execution.
• Own lab readiness and safety through equipment checks, inventory management, and lab upkeep.
• Build experience across electrical system performance testing, thermal characterization, and automation-supported test setups.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.