ACARA Jobs
Engineering Technician
Apply- ID: 548435
- Posted: 3/6/2025
- Location: Sunnyvale, CA
- Category: LI - Technician
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara solutions is looking for an Engineering Technician to focus on System Testing for our partner located in Sunnyvale, CA who specializes in transportation manufacturing.
Pay Rate: $35/hr to $50/hr depending on experience
Here is what you will do:
The Test Systems Engineering team consists of a unique blend of Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers supported by a highly versatile BCS (Build, Commissioning, Support) Team. Our primary focus of providing scalable internal test solutions extends across the vehicle and energy sectors and more recently has expanded to support new areas unrelated to either.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with Engineers, design, build, operate, and maintain test fixtures, setups, and ad hoc equipment for R&D projects, including development and qualification testing on mechanical and electrical hardware with minimal supporting documentation
- Perform light fabrication and assembly tasks, including operation of manual machining tools, welders, common shop, power, and hand tools
- Maintain or create documentation during fault finding, maintenance, or upgrade activities
- Understand and follow safety and environmental regulations, as well as identifies safety and environmental concerns
- Improve test capability and efficiency by making continuous improvements to test methods, rigs, equipment and by communicating feedback to Engineers
- Conduct post-test teardowns to evaluate failure modes of concern
- Build high quality harnesses, cables, and enclosures per Engineering documentation
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience working in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on transitioning conceptual designs to fully validated functional prototypes
- Willing to travel domestic and international when necessary
- Ability to lift 45 lbs. when needed
- Strong mechanical assembly knowledge (able to disassemble and reassemble prototype equipment with minimal documentation)
- Materials organization (kitting materials per project requirements)
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated hands-on work experience in a related field/environment
- Experience utilizing Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence
- Work experience troubleshooting equipment with multiple levels of subsystems
- Practical knowledge of CAN and LIN protocols
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.