Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Irvine, CA

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Job Description:

Role and responsibilities:

Electrical Technician (Zonals / BMS ECU Testing)

The Electrical Technician will perform bench-level testing of Battery Management System (BMS) and Zonal ECUs, supporting validation, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of automotive electrical and electronic systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform electronics bench-level testing for BMS and Zonal ECUs.

• Set up, configure, and maintain test benches and lab equipment for ECU validation.

• Execute functional and electrical validation tests for battery systems, zonal controllers, and related components.

• Develop and execute test cases, log defects, and support issue resolution.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware/software issues using tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic equipment

• Support ECU flashing, configuration, and firmware validation activities.

• Analyze test results and prepare test reports and documentation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams (hardware, software, validation) to resolve defects and improve system performance.

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and testing standards.

Mandatory skills:

• Strong experience in electronic bench testing / ECU validation

• Good understanding of BMS systems and battery electronics (cells, modules, thermal management)

• Knowledge of Zonal architecture and vehicle electrical distribution systems

• Hands-on experience with test instruments (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

• Understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet)

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical layouts

• Experience in test execution, defect tracking, and validation processes

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Optional Skills:

• Experience with HiL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing / test benches

• Familiarity with tools like CANoe / CANalyzer / Vector tools

• Knowledge of PCBA, board-level debugging, and ECU hardware validation

• Exposure to high-voltage battery systems and EV architecture

• Basic scripting or automation experience (Python, CAPL, etc.

• Knowledge of automotive safety and standards (ISO 26262, quality processes)

• Experience with diagnostics (UDS) and ECU communication

ABOUT Ztek:

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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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