Applus IDIADA

Automotive

VehicleHardware&SoftwareTechnician

$75–105k ~AI est. Corona, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician at Applus IDIADA. Skills: Vehicle testing, Instrumentation, Hardware retrofit, Software retrofit. Perform vehicle inspections. Perform vehicle diagnostics”

What You'll Achieve.

Return vehicles quickly; Return vehicles safely

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues

Eligibility Requirements

Stand for periods, Walk up hills, Walk down hills, Bend for periods, Kneel for periods, Sit for periods, Use hands for typing, Use hands for tools, Work in all weather, Work for long periods, Flexible schedule, Work extended hours, Mandatory overtime, Mandatory weekends, Travel availability

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Automotive technician foundation, Electromechanical technician foundation, Perform inspections, Perform diagnostics, Perform maintenance, Troubleshoot vehicle systems, Work across mechanical systems, Work across electrical systems, Basic Linux familiarity, Terminal navigation, Review logs, Review error outputs, Clear documentation habits, Attention to detail, Safe work practices, Sound operational judgment, Travel availability

Nice to Have

ASE technician certifications, OEM technician certifications, ADAS experience, Sensor calibration experience, LiDAR exposure, Radar exposure, Camera exposure, Embedded computer systems exposure, EV vehicle experience, AV vehicle experience, Depot vehicle experience, Fleet vehicle experience, R&D vehicle experience, Slack familiarity, Jira familiarity, Google Suite familiarity, Support vehicle retrofits, Support vehicle updates, Support field issue resolution

What You'll Do.

Perform vehicle inspections

Perform vehicle diagnostics

Perform vehicle maintenance

Troubleshoot mechanical issues

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Troubleshoot software issues

Support hardware retrofit

Support software retrofit

Document work performed

Document vehicle readiness

Communicate identified issues

Communicate repair status

Communicate support needs

Return vehicles to status

Follow safety procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Operations teams; Support teams

Communication Scope

Communicate issues; Communicate status; Communicate needs

Full Job Description

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies. As part of the testing team, technician will be responsible to execute testing and instrumentation activities as regards Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. The role requires someone highly organized, objectively-focused, and with ability to manage their own daily routine. Core Responsibilities The technician should be able to: ● Perform routine vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance ● Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems ● Support hardware and software retrofit activity as needed ● Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly ● Communicat

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