Engineering Technician

TRUCKING PEOPLE; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hands-on experience

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

TRUCKING PEOPLE is looking for Engineering Technicians in Foster City, CA, to support the development of autonomous vehicle technology. This role involves assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic hardware, ensuring projects are completed safely and accurately.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of experience in electro-mechanical assembly and a strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment. Competitive pay of $47.00 per hour is offered for this full-time, onsite position.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with electronic hardware assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic hardware from engineering prototypes to production.
• Support engineers with product development and manufacturing improvements.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and assembly documentation.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Electronic hardware assembly

Using assembly tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Communication skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Independence in work

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Tools

Soldering irons

Crimpers

Torque tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power supplies

Job description

Location: Foster City, CA
Pay: $47.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract | Onsite

About the Role

We're hiring Engineering Technicians to support the development and assembly of next-generation autonomous vehicle technology.

In this role, you'll work alongside engineers and cross‑functional teams to assemble, test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic hardware throughout the product development process. You'll support rapid prototyping, low‑volume manufacturing, and quality assurance while ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone with strong electro‑mechanical assembly experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fully onsite

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through low‑volume production.
• Support engineers with product development and manufacturing improvements.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Perform final product testing following established procedures.
• Inspect work completed by other technicians to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot assembly and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with engineering and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of electro‑mechanical assembly experience or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with electronic hardware assembly and testing.
• Proficient using assembly tools, including soldering irons, crimpers, torque tools, cutters, and pin insertion/removal tools.
• Hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training, trade school, soldering certification, or equivalent hands‑on training.
• IPC‑610, IPC‑620, or J‑STD certification.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, 3DX, or other PLM/ERP systems.
• Python or basic coding knowledge.
• Startup or low‑volume manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay of $47.00 per hour.
• Work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and product development teams.
• Gain hands‑on experience supporting innovative products from prototype to production.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle company.

Interview Process

• 30‑minute Hiring Manager Zoom interview.
• 90‑minute onsite panel interview.