R&d Engineering Technician

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R&D Engineering Technician 2nd Shift Job Description

The R&D Engineering Technician ensures high-quality standards across manufacturing and supply chain operations in support of the development and production of self-driving technology. This role focuses on maintaining quality for advanced driver systems and related sub-assemblies, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and eliminate quality issues, risks, and defects. The technician applies strong attention to detail, a quality-focused mindset, and technical expertise in electronics and automotive manufacturing to help deliver safe, reliable, and scalable self-driving solutions.

• Support quality assurance activities for manufacturing and supply chain processes related to self-driving system components and sub-assemblies.

• Apply quality tools and methodologies to identify, analyze, and resolve quality problems, issues, and risks in automotive and electro-mechanical manufacturing.

• Debug complex electronic assemblies and manufacturing cable assemblies, using electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics to diagnose and correct issues.

• Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to identify discrepancies, potential defects, and non-conformances in production and assembly.

• Use gauges, measuring devices, and test equipment to measure voltages, resistances, and other critical parameters to verify product quality and performance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal quality teams and external customer stakeholders throughout the manufacturing process to ensure alignment on quality standards and corrective actions.

• Contribute to R&D quality efforts by providing feedback from manufacturing to engineering teams, helping refine designs, processes, and test procedures.

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of automotive quality engineering practices and processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Document findings, test results, and corrective actions clearly and accurately to maintain traceability and support root cause analysis.

• Represent the organization professionally at the customers manufacturing site, acting as a key technical and quality contact during production activities.

• Assist in the setup, verification, and validation of self-driving kits and sub-assemblies installed on semi trucks to ensure compliance with quality and performance requirements.

• Participate in problem-solving activities and quality reviews, leveraging electrical, automotive, and R&D quality knowledge to drive robust solutions.

• Associate degree in a STEM field or an engineering degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality automotive manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly operations, robotics, or an equivalent field.

• Hands-on experience debugging complex electronic assemblies and manufacturing cable assemblies.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal quality teams and external customer teams throughout the manufacturing process.

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical and mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, and to identify issues based on these documents.

• Proficiency in using gauges, measuring devices, and test equipment to measure voltages and resistances.

• Knowledge of quality tools and quality problem-solving techniques in an automotive or manufacturing context.

• Experience in automotive quality engineering and R&D quality environments.

• Solid understanding of electrical systems and components used in automotive and electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Experience with CAN and Vector tools for vehicle or system communication and diagnostics.

• Linux operating system experience, particularly in a testing, diagnostic, or engineering environment.

• Background in electrical engineering or related disciplines supporting automotive and self-driving technologies.

• Familiarity with quality standards and best practices in automotive and robotics manufacturing.

• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.

This role is based in a manufacturing environment at a customer facility in Livonia, working on 2nd shift. The technician operates within an active production setting where self-driving kits and sub-assemblies are installed on semi trucks, using electrical test equipment, gauges, and measurement devices as part of daily activities. In…