Engineering Technician

Foster City, CA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Contract W2
On-site
$30 - $40 hourly
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Job Details

Skills

  • Energy
  • Computer Hardware
  • Collaboration
  • Technical Support
  • Inventory
  • Cadence
  • Embedded Systems
  • Testing
  • SAFE
  • Electrical Systems
  • Repair
  • Power Electronics
  • Management
  • Schematics
  • Documentation
  • Test Equipment
  • Manufacturing
  • Cabling
  • Access Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • RF
  • EMF
  • IPC
  • Training
  • Milling
  • Welding
  • MIG
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion
  • AutoCAD
  • CATIA
  • Soldering
  • EMI
  • EMC
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Messaging

Summary

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

Summary:
The Powertrain team is responsible for the design, development, and production of a power delivery system and energy specifically tailored for our autonomous mobility service. Our team has an action biased culture marked by integrity, humility, competence, and a passion for the mission and the systems we design.

Responsibilities:
* Prepare/build testing hardware for the EE systems to the component level
* Troubleshoot testing hardware for the EE systems to the component level
* Perform approved high voltage enable/disable procedures
* Collaborate with design engineers to develop test systems that are appropriate to their needs
* Making, updating and repairing wire harnesses for EV vehicles in the stage of development
* Support engineering lab preparedness by maintaining inventory, clear workspace and sufficient T&ME (Test and Measurement Equipment) and tools along with calibration cadence of equipment.
* Perform FW updates on embedded HW systems (In lab and in the field)
* Support lab operations related to battery testing, teardown, and analysis as needed
* Carry out servicing and repair operations in a safe and methodical manner once trained

REQUIREMENTS:
* AS or Trade school certificate in Mechatronics, Electronics or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
* Soldering certification
* 4+ years of experience related to automotive wire harness or electric vehicle systems
* High voltage and low voltage safety training
* Passion for electric, autonomous mobility and specifically electrical systems development
* Understanding of basic diagnostics processes
* Experience with maintenance and repair of power electronics, and low voltage PCBA circuits
* Able to read wire harness drawings and manage wire circuit lists
* Ability to solder, crimp, strip and fabricate harnesses
* Ability to read wire harness schematics, product specific documentation and work instructions knowledge and/or skills of operating test equipment used for harness manufacturing
* Experience with electric drive motor, high voltage battery, high voltage cabling

Experience with a wide variety of test and measurement equipment including but not limited to:
* BiPolar power supplies/E-load/DAQ/AC & DC hook up function and compliance
* Oscilloscope/DMM/Rogowski sensors/Hall sensors
* Load cell/strain gauge/Accelerometers/LVDT
* Pressure transducer
* Thermocouples & TC welding/RTD/Thermistors
* Arbin systems
* RF/EMF meters

Bonus Qualifications:
* Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive engineering, electrical mechatronics
* IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified standard Expert (CSE)
* High Voltage Certification and training
* Familiarity with manual metal fabrication tools and processes: MIlling/lathe/drill/punch/press/bandsaw/shear/welding (TIG & MIG)
* Familiarity with 3D design tools; Solidworks/Fusion 360/AutoCAD preferred/Catia
* Through hole, SMA soldering/rework experience
* EMI/EMC test techniques exposure and experience
* Travel availability, locally and nationally on occasion

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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  • Position Id: ITWQG2191965
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Kforce Technology Staffing

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers industry-leading companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise. 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®

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