Powertrain Systems Technician

Kelly Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Powertrain Systems Technician on-site in Fremont, CA. This 6-month contract role requires strong experience with EV wiring harnesses, high voltage safety, and testing hardware. W2 contract only; C2C or third-party arrangements will not be considered.

You will build and troubleshoot EE testing hardware, collaborate with design engineers, and support battery testing and maintenance activities in a development lab. Must be located in the U.S. with work authorization.

Qualifications

• AS or trade school certificate in mechatronics/electronics or equivalent
• High voltage and low voltage safety training
• 4+ years in automotive wire harness or EV systems
• Understanding of basic diagnostics processes
• Experience with maintenance and repair of power electronics and low voltage PCBA
• Able to read wire harness drawings and manage wire lists
• Ability to solder, crimp, strip and fabricate harnesses
• Ability to read harness schematics and work instructions, and operate test equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare / build testing hardware for EE systems to component level
• Troubleshoot testing hardware for EE systems to component level
• Perform approved high voltage enable/disable procedures
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop test systems
• Make, update and repair wire harnesses for EV vehicles in development
• Support lab operations related to battery testing, teardown, and analysis
• Carry out servicing and repair operations safely after training

Skills

Wire harnesses

Diagnostics

Soldering

Electrical safety

High voltage

Electronics repair

Test equipment

Education

Trade certificate

Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Rogowski sensors

Hall sensors

DAQ

Job description

Powertrain Systems Technician

• Location: 100% ONSITE - Fremont, California (94538)

• Duration: 6 month contract - (extension potential)

• Pay: Negotiable depending on DIRECT related experience Up to $45/hr

• Type: W2 contract ONLY - (C2C OR THIRD-PARTY arrangements will NOT be considered)

• Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without CURRENT sponsorship transfer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare / build testing hardware for the EE systems to the component level

• Troubleshoot testing hardware for the EE systems to the component level

• Perform approved high voltage enable/ disable procedures

• Collaborate with design engineers to develop test systems that are appropriate to their needs

• Making, updating and repairing wire harnesses for EV vehicles in the stage of development.

• Support lab operations related to battery testing, teardown, and analysis as needed

• Carry out servicing and repair operations in a safe and methodical manner once trained.

Qualifications

• AS or Trade school certificate in mechatronics, electronics or other relevant field, or equivalent experience

• High voltage and low voltage safety training

• 4+ years of experience related to automotive wire harness or electric vehicle systems

• Understanding of basic diagnostics processes

• Experience with maintenance and repair of power electronics, and low voltage PCBA circuits.

• Able to read wire harness drawings and manage wire circuit lists.

• Ability to solder, crimp, strip and fabricate harnesses.

• Ability to read wire harness schematics, product specific documentation and work instructions knowledge and/or skills of operating test equipment used for harness manufacturing.

• Experience with electric drive motor, high voltage battery, high voltage cabling

• Experience with a wide variety of test and measurement equipment including but not limited to:

• BiPolar power supplies / E-load / DAQ / AC & DC hook up function and compliance

• Oscilloscope / DMM / Rogowski sensors / Hall sensors

Bonus Qualifications

• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive engineering, electrical

• Through hole, SMA soldering / rework experience

• EMI / EMC test techniques exposure and experience

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified standard Expert (CSE)

• High Voltage Certification and training

• Travel availability, locally and nationally on occasion

Work Authorization: Must be currently located and authorized to work in the United States without CURRENT sponsorship requirements. -

No C2C or third-party candidates. ~

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Engineering?

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About Kelly

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