Engineering Technician

Kforce Inc; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA seeking an Engineering Technician to build and maintain test assets for autonomous vehicle software validation. The role supports hardware-in-the-loop systems, server-rack integration, and the ongoing operation of simulation and test infrastructure to keep development moving smoothly.

You will assemble hardware, troubleshoot components, wire harnesses, manage configurations, and collaborate with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hardware build and test experience.
• Experience wiring and cable harnessing with cable management.
• Experience building/troubleshooting computers and components.
• Knowledge of computer networking hardware.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with diagnostic tools (DMM, Oscilloscope).
• Able to lift 25–30 pounds; crawl/bend for wiring.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cable harnessing

Computer hardware

Networking hardware

Documentation

Diagnostics tools

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Google Suite

Linux basics

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Engineering Technician in Foster City, CA. This team is responsible for building and maintaining a variety of test assets to validate the design of their autonomous vehicle. As the Engineering Technician, you will support the build and maintenance of these custom machines to enable software simulation. Summary: This role is essential and fundamental to the execution stage of the autonomous software development program, ensuring that the simulation and test infrastructure operate predictably at all times. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with building and maintaining complex systems, and excited about developing new ways to support a rapidly moving R&D organization. Responsibilities:

• Support and track various configurations and generations of test platforms for vehicle simulation and software test platform
• Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of software builds
• Use commercially available, off-the-shelf components to build computers
• Integrate network and vehicle system components in server racks
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware/equipment
• Build cable harnesses based on diagrams/drawings
• Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Work with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues
• Create and track tickets within ticketing system to address problems, incidents and changes of hardware, and provide details of work performed
• Coordinate with cross functional teams for parts receiving, installs, upgrades, and decommissioning projects

Requirements

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

Bonus Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Bonus Qualification)
• Experience with Google suite, Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence or similar programs
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems
• Experience in running scripts and working with Linux based systems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.