Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Technician

📍 Location: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)
📅 Duration: 6–12 Months Contract

Job Type: C2C & W2 Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to support the testing and validation of automotive electronic control units (ECUs). This role involves bench-level testing, troubleshooting, and validating infotainment and telematics systems to ensure quality, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bench-level testing and validation of automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
• Set up test benches, laboratory equipment, and validation environments.
• Execute functional testing for infotainment, connectivity, telematics, and user interface features.
• Develop, execute, and document test cases while analyzing results and reporting defects.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
• Support ECU flashing, configuration, and integration activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and quality teams to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate test documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Perform regression testing for software updates and new product releases.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronics bench testing or automotive ECU testing.
• Good understanding of infotainment and telematics systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Experience using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience executing test cases, validating results, and logging defects.
• Basic knowledge of ECU flashing and diagnostic tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing.
• Familiarity with CANoe, CANalyzer, or CAPL.
• Experience with PCBA validation, board-level debugging, or ECU hardware validation.
• Exposure to infotainment UI/UX, connectivity, and audio/video testing.
• Basic Python or test automation experience.
• Knowledge of automotive quality standards and validation processes.