Vehicle Installation Technician

Continuum Resource Network; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Resource Network seeks Vehicle Installation Technicians to prepare vehicles for deployment by installing, mounting, and validating hardware components on vehicles according to established procedures. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands-on work, and bring experience from automotive repair, electronics installation, aerospace assembly, or other hands-on technical roles.

Training begins on a Monday–Friday schedule, followed by shift options; positions emphasize

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on technical capability.
• Experience from automotive repair facilities, automotive electronics installation, aerospace or aviation assembly environments, or other hands-on technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Execute documented installation procedures and work instructions on assigned vehicles.
• Mount, align, and secure component groups according to engineering specifications.
• Route wiring harnesses, connect electrical components, and ensure proper cable management.
• Perform system power-up procedures and validate hardware functionality.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout the installation process.
• Accurately document completed work and communicate any issues to supervisors or engineering teams.
• Follow standard operating procedures and established workflows without deviation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process inefficiencies and reporting concerns.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on work

Automotive/electronics experience

Job description

We are seeking Vehicle Installation Technicians to play a critical role in preparing vehicles for deployment by executing standardized installation procedures for advanced technology systems. In this role, you’ll be responsible for installing, mounting, and validating hardware components on vehicles while ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and according to established processes.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys hands-on work, and takes pride in producing high-quality results. Successful candidates often come from independent automotive repair facilities, automotive trade programs, automotive electronics installation, aerospace or aviation assembly environments, or other hands-on technical roles involving mechanical and electrical systems.

Candidates with autonomous vehicle operations or software testing experience are also encouraged to apply if they have previous technician experience or significant hands-on mechanical experience outside of work, such as building project cars or assembling custom computers.

Available Shifts

AM: 5:00AM-1:30PM

PM: 1:00PM-9:30PM

Shift hours are tentative and subject to change.

Note: Initial training will follow a Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule for approximately two weeks before transitioning to one of the shift options above.

As a Vehicle Installation Technician, you'll:

• Execute documented installation procedures and work instructions on assigned vehicles.
• Mount, align, and secure component groups according to engineering specifications.
• Route wiring harnesses, connect electrical components, and ensure proper cable management.
• Perform system power-up procedures and validate hardware functionality.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout the installation process.
• Accurately document completed work and communicate any issues to supervisors or engineering teams.
• Follow standard operating procedures and established workflows without deviation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process inefficiencies and reporting concerns.