Hardware Engineering Technician

Job description

Hire Art is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Hardware Engineering Technician to support the Advanced Hardware Engineering team in the testing and development of sensors, compute, and power system Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

In this role, you’ll support hardware development efforts ranging from quick-turn PCB rework to complex test system integrations. You’ll work hands-on with electrical subsystems and harness assemblies to enable fast, efficient prototyping and validation in a dynamic R&D environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in electrical assembly, soldering, and testing, along with familiarity using lab tools and reading technical documentation such as schematics and BOMs. You are proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to grow your technical skills in a fast-paced R&D environment.

As a Hardware Engineering Technician, you’ll:

Assemble, modify, and document cable harnesses and test setups.

Perform soldering and PCBA rework on wires (00–35 AWG), SMD chips (0201+), and ICs (QFN, BGA).

Support test preparation, execution, data collection, and documentation.

Manage lab inventory, equipment, and consumables, including part ordering.

Maintain a safe, organized lab environment and contribute to ongoing improvements.

Requirements

Experience assembling, inspecting, debugging, testing, and repairing PCBAs and cable harnesses

Ability to read electrical schematics, circuit board files, BOMs, and engineering drawings

Hands-on experience with EE lab equipment (soldering irons, DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)

Proficiency with hardware tools (crimpers, wire strippers, torque drivers, calipers, power drills, etc.)

Bonus

Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher in electrical, electronics, or mechanical technology, or an equivalent field

Certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, or IPC-7711/7721

Automotive industry experience, including ECU assembly/testing or knowledge of SAE standards

Experience coordinating with vendors for lab equipment procurement or maintenance

Ability to create or redline harness diagrams and write technical documentation

Experience conducting failure analysis and quality inspections on PCBAs and harnesses

Familiarity with Ubuntu/Linux command line and/or Python scripting

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) subsidized healthcare benefits (Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. This role is onsite and available to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.