Engineering Technician, Powertrain

DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com

Location South San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary USD 40 - 52 / hour
Type Full time
Level Mid
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Engineering Technician, Powertrain

Overview

Join a hands-on hardware engineering team developing and testing advanced autonomous systems. As an Engineering Technician, Powertrain, you will build, modify, test, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and high-voltage powertrain hardware in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Your work will support prototyping, validation, system testing, and the development of reliable next-generation technology. This opportunity is ideal for a technically versatile, growth-minded professional who enjoys solving challenging hardware problems, collaborating with engineers, and turning test results into actionable improvements.

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated mid-to-high-level soldering proficiency, including:
  • Fine-pitch soldering
  • Surface-mount rework
  • Harness fabrication
  • Crimping and pinning
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience building, reworking, and modifying electromechanical assemblies, wiring harnesses, and PCBAs.
  • Experience executing hardware tests and troubleshooting electrical systems.
  • Ability to use electrical measurement equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Familiarity with command-line interface tools and engineering development environments used to configure, test, or troubleshoot hardware.
  • Ability to review test data and logs, conduct systematic root-cause analysis, and document findings clearly.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to following engineering documentation and test procedures.
  • Self-motivated, solution-oriented approach with the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and specialized hardware teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Experience testing high-voltage, high-power battery or powertrain systems.
  • Familiarity with surface-mount technology rework under magnification.
  • Experience building test fixtures, mechanical test rigs, or ground-support hardware.
  • Background in mechanical assembly, PCBA work, or complex hardware test operations.
  • Experience operating complex engineering tests and communicating clear, actionable results to engineering teams.
  • Experience in autonomous vehicles, aerospace, robotics, automotive, or hardware prototyping environments.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Hands-on experience in an engineering, automotive, aerospace, robotics, autonomous vehicle, or hardware prototyping environment.
  • Demonstrated practical proficiency with soldering, electrical testing, hardware troubleshooting, engineering documentation, and command-line or development tools.
  • Specific educational requirements were not provided.

Other Requirements

  • Location: Onsite/hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • Employment Type: W2 contract-to-hire.
  • Duration: Initial six-month contract with potential for full-time conversion.
  • Ability to work in a hands-on engineering test and development environment.
  • Must be comfortable performing practical hardware work, including soldering, harness fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • High-voltage, high-power, and engineering test experience may be required for certain powertrain assignments.

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Who is hiring for the Engineering Technician, Powertrain role?
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Where is the Engineering Technician, Powertrain job located?
The Engineering Technician, Powertrain role with DeWinter BH is based in South San Francisco, CA, US.
What does the Engineering Technician, Powertrain role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Engineering Technician, Powertrain role at USD 40–52 per hour.
Is the Engineering Technician, Powertrain role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Engineering Technician, Powertrain role?
The Engineering Technician, Powertrain position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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