Vehicle Development - Sustaining Engineer

Apex Systems; Foster City, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Sustaining Engineer to support the test fleet in Foster City, on-site. You will own sustaining activities across OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware, driving issue diagnosis, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to improve fleet uptime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical/mechanical systems, hands-on data tooling (Python, SQL, CANalyzer, Databricks), DFMEA, and CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems engineering within a product development, manufacturing, or sustaining environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver subsystem-level reliability or serviceability improvements using root cause analysis, DFMEA, and validation testing.
• Hands-on experience using tools such as Python, SQL, CANalyzer, or Databricks to access fleet data and support issue diagnosis.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own sustaining engineering support and corrective action development for the test and mapping fleet across OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware.
• Drive end-to-end resolution of vehicle and AV system issues, including diagnosis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, solution development, validation, release, and implementation.
• Lead design updates and improvements for components and subsystems to improve reliability, durability, fleet availability, and serviceability.
• Author and manage Engineering Change Requests and Change Actions, develop and execute validation and test plans, and lead fleet trials.
• Support retrofit campaigns, rework activities, installation trials, and field failure triage, partnering with service, test, and operations teams.
• Partner with suppliers, Manufacturing, and Serviceability Engineering to deliver durable, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions.
• Apply fleet data, technician feedback, and reliability metrics to prioritize work, validate corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.

Skills

Electrical systems engineering

Mechanical systems engineering

Root cause analysis

DFMEA

Vehicle/AV systems

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Python

SQL

CANalyzer

Databricks

Job description

# Vehicle Development - Sustaining EngineerApply**Job#: 3052626****Job Description:**Vehicle Development - Sustaining Engineer**Location:** Foster City, California (On-site)**Contract Duration:** 6 months**Pay Range:** $80-85 an hourRole OverviewAn opportunity is available for a Sustaining Engineer to support a test fleet by resolving issues across both OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware. This role requires broad ownership across electrical and mechanical systems, with a focus on execution and fleet impact. The work will directly improve fleet uptime, reduce downtime drivers, and improve reliability metrics.Key Responsibilities* Own sustaining engineering support and corrective action development for the test and mapping fleet across OEM vehicle systems and integrated AV hardware.* Drive end-to-end resolution of vehicle and AV system issues, including diagnosis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, solution development, validation, release, and implementation.* Lead design updates and improvements for components and subsystems to improve reliability, durability, fleet availability, and serviceability.* Author and manage Engineering Change Requests and Change Actions, develop and execute validation and test plans, and lead fleet trials.* Support retrofit campaigns, rework activities, installation trials, and field failure triage, partnering with service, test, and operations teams.* Partner with suppliers, Manufacturing, and Serviceability Engineering to deliver durable, manufacturable, and serviceable solutions.* Apply fleet data, technician feedback, and reliability metrics to prioritize work, validate corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.Required Qualifications* BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.* 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical systems engineering within a product development, manufacturing, or sustaining environment.* Demonstrated ability to deliver subsystem-level reliability or serviceability improvements using root cause analysis, DFMEA, and validation testing.* Hands-on experience using tools such as Python, SQL, CANalyzer, or Databricks to access fleet data and support issue diagnosis.* Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications* MS in a relevant engineering discipline.* Experience with EV architectures, high-voltage systems, or autonomous vehicle platforms.* Background in OEM vehicle development and release processes.* Familiarity with electrical design tools and fleet data analysis or visualization tools. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. 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