Hardware Engineering Technician
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
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Title: Hardware Engineering Technician
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA - 5x days a week in office
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicles, is looking for a skilled Hardware Engineering Technician to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves supporting the Advanced Hardware Engineering department in their testing and development of sensors, compute, and power system Electronic Control Units (ECU). This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Target Start Date: ASAP
Work Location/Structure: Onsite in Foster City, CA - 5x days a week in office
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicles, is looking for a skilled Hardware Engineering Technician to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves supporting the Advanced Hardware Engineering department in their testing and development of sensors, compute, and power system Electronic Control Units (ECU). This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Cable harness and test setup assembly, modifications, testing, and documentation.
- Soldering & PCBA rework; wires (00 AWG to 35 AWG), SMD chips (0201+), and ICs (QFN, BGA).
- Test support including test preparation, execution, data collection, and documentation.
- Assisting in managing inventory of equipment and consumables; ordering parts and supplies.
- Maintaining a safe and organized lab environment and contributing to lab improvements.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role (implied from typical technician experience and the depth of skills listed).
- Deep expertise in cable harness and test setup assembly, modifications, testing, and documentation; soldering & PCBA rework (wires (00 AWG to 35 AWG), SMD chips (0201+), and ICs (QFN, BGA)); and the ability to move into different projects quickly. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience assembling, inspecting, debugging, testing, & repairing PCBAs and cable harnesses; reading electrical schematics, circuit board files, BOMs, and engineering drawings; and experience with EE lab equipment (soldering irons, DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.) and hardware tools (crimpers, wire strippers, torque drivers, calipers, power drills, etc.).
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.
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Who is hiring for the Hardware Engineering Technician role?
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Where is the Hardware Engineering Technician job located?
The Hardware Engineering Technician role with DeWinter BH is based in Foster City, CA, US.
What does the Hardware Engineering Technician role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Hardware Engineering Technician role at up to USD 55 per hour.
Is the Hardware Engineering Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Hardware Engineering Technician role?
The Hardware Engineering Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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