Manufacturing Technician

Expected compensation: 47.40 USD per hour.

Hire Art is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly, testing, and validation of autonomous vehicles and related subassemblies.

In this role, you’ll support vehicle builds, execute defined test plans, and assist with diagnostics and troubleshooting activities across mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled systems.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technician with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, a collaborative mindset, and the flexibility to support multiple teams and worksites as needed.

• Work closely with leads and fellow technicians to support vehicle assembly line builds.
• Perform light diagnostics and troubleshooting on vehicle systems and components.
• Execute vehicle‑level testing activities involving both hardware and software systems.
• Complete daily build and testing tasks to support on‑time project delivery.
• Provide feedback to engineering and production teams to support future product and process improvements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with teams across manufacturing and engineering operations.
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and safety within manufacturing processes.
• Travel to local worksites as needed to support operations.

• 4+ years of experience working as a technician or within a manufacturing environment
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Understanding of basic electrical theory
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN network systems
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to travel to local worksites as needed
• This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements

• Automotive or OEM manufacturing experience
• A bachelor’s degree or certificate in automotive technology
• Experience working with prototype or pre‑production vehicle builds

• 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

This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Fremont, 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.