Engineering Technician (212646)

Aquent; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading autonomous technology company in Foster City, CA, to support build and maintenance of test platforms for software simulation and validation of autonomous vehicle systems.

You will assemble hardware, integrate network components in server racks, and troubleshoot complex hardware issues to ensure reliable test environments. This role emphasizes hands-on hardware work and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Digital Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Harnessing Tools).
• Proven experience building/troubleshooting cable harnesses and cable management.
• Extensive experience building/troubleshooting computers and computer components.
• Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift 25–30 pounds.
• Ability to crawl and bend to access low wiring.

Responsibilities

• Support and track configurations for test platforms used in vehicle simulation and software testing.
• Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop testing of software builds.
• Utilize 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 diagrams and drawings.
• Occasionally move computer equipment up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Create and track tickets for hardware problems, incidents, and changes.

Skills

Electrical tools

Cable harnessing

Hardware troubleshooting

Computers hardware

Networking hardware

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Harnessing tools

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.