CARIAD
Tech / AI / Software
Contract-EngineeringTechnicianIII,ECUHardware
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“Contract - Engineering Technician III, ECU Hardware at CARIAD. Skills: ECU Hardware, electronics assembly, lab technician, test equipment operation, automotive electronics. supports hardware development, validation, and test operations. building, modifying, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies and lab infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting electronic assemblies; interpreting measurements; troubleshoot
Lab environment with ESD, occasional work around powered systems, May require occasional after-hours support for critical test events, Ability to lift/move typical lab equipment, work at a bench/rack for extended periods, Immediate availability is required, pending successful completion of a standard background check and drug screening
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years of lab technician or electronics assembly experience, Ability to work with fine pitch components, Wire harness building, Ability to interpret measurements and troubleshoot, Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams, Experience assembling electronics into enclosures/housings and following mechanical assembly instructions, Comfort connecting and configuring lab test equipment safely and correctly, Ability to build/assemble test racks from diagrams and follow standardized wiring/labeling practices, Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Nice to Have
AA/AS in Electronics Technology or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience), Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, Oscilloscope use for basic debugging (triggering, probes, measuring frequency/duty cycle/rise time, noise observations), Rework skills (hot air rework, solder wick, component removal, pad repair), IPC familiarity (IPC-A-610/IPC J-STD-001 exposure), Experience with automotive electronics labs (ECU validation, CAN/LIN, power cycling, load simulation, bench-top HIL elements), Experience with common connector systems (e. g. , Molex/TE/Deutsch) and crimp tool calibration practices, Basic mechanical fabrication skills (drilling, tapping, panel mounting) and rack layout discipline
What You'll Do.
supports hardware development
and troubleshooting electronic assemblies and lab infrastructure
work with fine pitch components
Wire harness building
interpreting measurements
read schematics and wiring diagrams
assembling electronics into enclosures/housings
following mechanical assembly instructions
connecting and configuring lab test equipment safely and correctly
build/assemble test racks from diagrams
follow standardized wiring/labeling practices
automotive electronics labs
common connector systems
crimp tool calibration practices
Basic mechanical fabrication skills
rack layout discipline
Full Job Description
Contract Engineering Technician III, ECU Hardware Full time onsite Mountain View, CA. We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it. Role Summary The Engineering Technician III, ECU Hardware (Contract) supports hardware development, validation, and test operations by building, modifying, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies and lab infrastructure. This role requires hands-on electronics assembly skills, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to safely set up and operate common bench and rack-based test equipment. Role Responsibilities Electronics Assembly ability to work with fine pitch components is a plus). Wire harness building(crimping, connectors, continuity verification, labeling). Proficiency using a multimeter; ability to interpret measurements and troubleshoot. Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience assembling electronics into enclosures/housings and following mechanical assembly instructions. Comfort connecting and configuring lab test equipment safely and correctly. Ability to build/assemble test racks from diagrams and follow standardized wiring/labeling practices. Desired: Oscilloscope use for basic debugging (triggering, probes, measuring frequency/duty cycle/rise time, noise observations). Rework skills (hot air rework, solder wick, component removal, pad repair) and IPC familiarity (IPC-A-610/IPC J-STD-001
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