Engineering Technician

Skill; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plan

Vision and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leader in autonomous technology to build and validate test platforms for software simulation in California. You will assemble hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, integrate vehicle systems, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure reliable, safe software delivery.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of hardware experience, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong diagnostic skills with DMMs and oscilloscopes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in hardware test and integration.
• Proven ability with shop and diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope).
• Experience building and troubleshooting cable harnessing and cable management.
• Experience with computers, hardware, and networking.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and track configurations of test platforms for vehicle simulation.
• Assemble custom hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.
• Use off-the-shelf components to build robust computer systems.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components in server racks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware efficiently.
• Build cable harnesses from diagrams and drawings.
• Move computer equipment up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Create and track tickets for hardware problems, incidents, and changes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts handling and upgrades.

Skills

Cable harnessing

Networking hardware

Linux-based systems

Scripting basics

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Harnessing Tools

Networking equipment

Linux

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading innovator in autonomous technology, a company at the forefront of shaping the future of transportation. Join a team dedicated to building and maintaining the critical infrastructure that validates the design of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles. As a pivotal member of the team, you will directly enable the rapid development and rigorous testing of advanced software, ensuring the reliability and safety of groundbreaking technology. Your expertise will be fundamental to the execution stage of the autonomous software development program, ensuring that the simulation and test infrastructure operates predictably at all times, making a tangible impact on the future of mobility.

About the Role: Enabling Autonomous Innovation

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to support the build and maintenance of custom machines essential for software simulation. This dynamic role involves working with complex systems, developing new ways to support a rapidly moving research and development organization, and ensuring the seamless operation of critical test platforms. You will be instrumental in assembling custom hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, integrating sophisticated network and vehicle system components, and troubleshooting intricate issues, directly contributing to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology.

What You'll Do:

• Support and track various configurations and generations of test platforms for vehicle simulation and software testing.
• Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of software builds.
• Utilize commercially available, off-the-shelf components to build robust computer systems.
• Integrate network and vehicle system components within server racks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment efficiently.
• Build cable harnesses accurately based on provided diagrams and drawings.
• Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Create and track tickets within a ticketing system to address problems, incidents, and changes related to hardware, providing detailed records of work performed.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts receiving, installations, upgrades, and decommissioning projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Harnessing Tools).
• Proven experience with building and troubleshooting cable harnessing, coupled with familiarity in cable management.
• Extensive experience with building, troubleshooting, and diagnosing computers and computer components.
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift 25-30 pound boxes.
• Ability to crawl and bend to work on low ground wiring as needed.

Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience with standard office productivity, ticketing, and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems.
• Experience in running scripts and working with Linux-based systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.