Job#: 3033817 Job Description: Fleet Support Engineer - Chassis
Location: Foster City, California (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
This position is critical to ensuring the operational uptime and reliability of a cutting-edge fleet, with a specific focus on chassis systems. The role requires a technical expert who excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams, documenting troubleshooting processes, and providing immediate support for daily fleet operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for real-time escalations regarding brakes, steering, suspension, and chassis control issues.
- Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to implement both interim and permanent corrective actions.
- Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to ride quality, vehicle stability, and suspension performance.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive troubleshooting guides for chassis components to empower field technicians.
- Validate and perform component and vehicle bring-up/functional verification procedures, with a focus on chassis systems.
- Analyze large datasets to proactively identify systematic issues and recommend preventative actions.
- Be available for night and weekend shifts as needed, with advanced notice provided.
- Be willing to travel occasionally to support various operational locations.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in transportation, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles, with a focus on Chassis/safety-control systems/ADAS.
Technical Skills:- Hands-on experience with chassis systems, including but not limited to suspension, steering, and braking.
- Proficiency with interpreting electrical schematics, harness diagrams, and state machine diagrams.
- Experience with debugging Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) issues.
- Experience with HIL/SIL Firmware Validation methodologies.
- Experience preparing test design and test plans from Firmware requirements or State Machines.
- A proactive self-starter who can build strong relationships and communicate effectively.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years specifically in firmware validation for embedded systems.
- Extensive experience with CAN Architecture, including frame-level troubleshooting using tools like Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, or PCAN.
- Hands-on experience with fail-safe/fail-operational architectures in automotive safety-critical components such as brakes and steering systems.
- Strong understanding of Embedded Controls (PID loops, state machines) and interfacing with physical sensors/actuators.
- Proficiency in CAPL for automating/reviewing diagnostic routines.
- Experience with electric vehicle technology.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $73.40/hour and $83.40/hour. The actual rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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