Engineering Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking an Engineering Technician.

Summary

The Engineering Technician will be the point of contact of the Mechatronics lab, responsibilities will also include conducting periodic preventative maintenance on test and lab equipment, fabrication of test setups, ensuring lab consumables are stocked and up to date, and general lab upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Support the cross functional teams (EE, Powertrain, Body, Chassis) with technician tasks
• Fabricate and Assemble test fixtures and wiring harness as necessary supporting the cross-functional teams
• Sustain the Mechatronics lab (Inventory, Equipment Check in/Check out, Logistic, Safety walks, lab purge, lab expansion)
• Execute key test activities accurately and thoroughly
• Install test instrumentation on test articles per instrumentation diagrams

Manufacture PCBAs, sold electrical components, and build electric circuits to support in-Circuit Testing and Functional Testing using schematics and standard bench test equipment

• Performs troubleshooting and failure analysis on defective PCBAs or Vehicle components coming from Component Reliability Testing
• Support automation engineers to build ad-hoc automated test equipment (PCBAs, wiring harness, interfaces, enclosures) and to develop new data acquisition systems
• Support procurement and calibration of test equipment as necessary
• Maintains, repairs, install and troubleshoot Electrical equipment
• Fabricate and Assemble test fixtures and wiring harness as necessary supporting the cross-functional teams
• Maintain workshop space to a high professional level in terms of safety, efficiency, and cleanliness
• Ability to plan and organize work without oversight or direction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or technical degree
• 4-6 years of lab experience
• Mechanical fabrication experience (wiring harness and test fixtures)
• Soldering skills (i.e. Thermocouples or Electronic components on PCBA)
• Hands-on experience with electronic products rework
• Experience working with automotive development environments
• Experience working with test equipment (Signal Generator, Voltage Supplies, AC Amplifiers)
• Familiarity with python script
• Knowledge of MS Office

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experienced Python user
• Knowledge of PEAK Explorer, Vector CANalyzer, or other programming languages & Tools
• Experience with HV components testing

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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