Electrical Engineering Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician. This is a hybrid position with an onsite requirement.

About the Role:
Our team builds and supports the sensor emulation and test infrastructure that the client relies on to validate autonomy hardware and software. As a Lab Technician, you will build and maintain that physical infrastructure - designing and kitting wiring harnesses, racking and wiring server infrastructure, and assembling hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches used to validate automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and autonomy hardware and systems.

Responsibilities:
* Design and build wiring harnesses for HIL test benches and rack builds - translate schematics into pinout diagrams, select connectors, wire gauge, and shielding for signal integrity and durability, then cut, strip, crimp, terminate, and test each harness for continuity, shorts, and correct pinout before installation
* Rack, stack, and wire test assets - Install compute nodes, network switches, and power units in racks following layout diagrams. Run and organize power and data cables, labeling everything for easy tracking
* Own day-to-day lab operations - kit and stage parts ahead of builds, maintain inventory of connectors, wire, rack hardware, and consumables, reorder stock before it runs out, track asset tags and serial numbers, keep benches and kitting stations organized and tools calibrated, and enforce ESD and electrical safety practices in the space
* Troubleshoot hardware faults - diagnose and resolve bad cables, failed PSUs, and loose connections; Partner with test and validation engineers to reproduce issues found in CI or manual test runs, and escalate complex failures with clear findings
* Keep build documentation current - maintain pinout tables, BOMs, wiring diagrams, rack elevations, and build docs, including revision history and known issues

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3+ years hands-on in a lab, bench technician, or data center hardware role, plus an associate's degree or vocational/technical certification in electronics or electromechanical technology (equivalent hands-on experience considered in lieu of the credential)
* Demonstrated wiring harness design and build experience: creating and reading wiring diagrams and pinout tables, selecting connectors and wire gauge, and crimping/terminating automotive-grade connectors (Molex, Amphenol, Rosenberger, or similar), including backshell assembly and strain relief
* Experience racking and cabling servers and network equipment - structured cabling, cable management, and power distribution - working independently from rack elevation drawings
* Track record of running or maintaining a lab, test floor, or hardware stockroom: kitting builds, managing consumable and parts inventory, and keeping a shared space organized without day-to-day direction
* Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, crimpers, and bench equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, power supplies); working knowledge of AC/DC electrical safety and ESD handling
* Able to lift and move rack equipment up to 50 lbs

Bonus Qualifications:
* Direct experience with automotive ECUs, embedded systems, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test benches
* Experience with board-level SMT rework down to 0402 (occasionally 0201) and BGA rework
* Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent training in harness workmanship standards
* Experience with harness design/CAD tools, 3D CAD in SolidWorks or 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) CATIA, and PLM in 3DX
* Comfort with the Linux command line for basic host verification (ping, SSH, checking service status) and scripting basics (Python/Bash) for running simple bring-up or test scripts

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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