Engineering Technician in Foster City, California at TRUCKING PEOPLE

Location: Foster City, CA
Pay: $47.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract | Onsite

About the Role

We're hiring Engineering Technicians to support the development and assembly of next-generation autonomous vehicle technology.

In this role, you'll work alongside engineers and cross-functional teams to assemble, test, inspect, and troubleshoot electronic hardware throughout the product development process. You'll support rapid prototyping, low-volume manufacturing, and quality assurance while ensuring projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

This role is ideal for someone with strong electro-mechanical assembly experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Fully onsite

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic hardware from engineering prototypes through low-volume production.
• Support engineers with product development and manufacturing improvements.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Perform final product testing following established procedures.
• Inspect work completed by other technicians to ensure quality standards are met.
• Troubleshoot assembly and manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience with electronic hardware assembly and testing.
• Proficient using assembly tools, including soldering irons, crimpers, torque tools, cutters, and pin insertion/removal tools.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training, trade school, soldering certification, or equivalent hands-on training.
• IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD certification.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, 3DX, or other PLM/ERP systems.
• Python or basic coding knowledge.
• Startup or low-volume manufacturing experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay of $47.00 per hour.
• Work on cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering and product development teams.
• Gain hands-on experience supporting innovative products from prototype to production.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle company.

Interview Process

• 30-minute Hiring Manager Zoom interview.
• 90-minute onsite panel interview.