Lead Engineering Technician – Hardware & Lab Operations

Wayve; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 209,700 - 266,800; Full time

Job summary

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to lead a small team while staying hands-on, coordinating with Electrical, Mechanical, Systems and Software Engineers to prototype, integrate, troubleshoot and validate cutting-edge hardware for autonomous vehicle platforms.

The role demands 5+ years of hardware experience, strong lab skills, and a track record of improving technician workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Technician or Engineering Technician Lead in complex hardware products.
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians while remaining an active technical contributor.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, debugging and rework.
• Ability to troubleshoot multidisciplinary hardware issues independently in fast-paced development environments.
• Experience supporting prototype and low-volume hardware builds through rapid design iterations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly documentation.
• Experience collaborating with Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Strong knowledge of lab equipment, test instrumentation and safe working practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish technician best practices, improve workflows and raise execution quality.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Engineering Technicians.
• Own day-to-day lab operations, hardware bring-up, integration and vehicle support activities.
• Execute and oversee electrical, mechanical and system-level builds, modifications and repairs.
• Partner with engineering teams to diagnose complex hardware and integration issues.
• Develop and improve technician workflows, lab processes and documentation to increase efficiency.
• Support prototype builds, validation activities and engineering change implementation.
• Drive a culture of safety, craftsmanship and continuous improvement within the technician team.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical assembly

Mechanical assembly

Hardware debugging

Schematic interpretation

Prototype builds

Lab safety

Documentation

Communication

System integration

Education

Degree in Engineering Tech or equivalent

Tools

PLM

ERP

Linux scripting

Calibration tools

Inventory management

Job description

Wayve in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to lead a small team while staying hands-on, coordinating with Electrical, Mechanical, Systems and Software Engineers to prototype, integrate, troubleshoot and validate cutting-edge hardware for autonomous vehicle platforms.

The role demands 5+ years of hardware experience, strong lab skills, and a track record of improving technician workflows.