| Location | Newark, CA |
Role Overview
We are looking for a Drive Unit Test Technician to support development and testing activities for electric vehicle drive unit components. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, learns quickly, and works effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. This position requires strong hands-on mechanical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Responsibilities
-Physically install and set up test articles on test beds.
-Execute standard and lower-risk non-standard tests.
-Flash basic software versions to test articles.
-Provide organized and detailed feedback to test requestors during testing.
-Regularly update test tickets with precise findings and notes to support test reports.
-Work directly with engineers across multiple cross-functional teams.
-Utilize basic data acquisition systems and related instrumentation.
-Diagnose and troubleshoot basic system, module, and component-level issues using a methodical approach, escalating internally as needed.
-Participate in root cause analysis and document findings.
-Conduct routine maintenance checks on test cells.
-Maintain consistent safety and organizational practices in the lab.
-Support continuous improvement of tests and test cells.
Required Qualifications
-Minimum 2 years of automotive or related technician experience.
-At least 2 years of automotive experience involving shop tools and precision measurement equipment.
-At least 2 years of experience with CANbus, Ethernet, and Modbus.
-Hands-on experience with shop tools including torque wrenches, drivers, power tools, bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
-Demonstrated knowledge of electrical hazards and safety precautions related to high-voltage equipment and rotating machinery.
-Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
-Strong verbal and written communication skills.
-Excellent organization, documentation, and reporting skills.
-Microsoft Office and general computer software proficiency.
-Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
-Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience with dyno-specific testing interfaces.
-Experience with electric vehicle drive systems.
-Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products.
-Experience with Atlassian Jira.
-Experience with National Instruments hardware and related software.
Top 3 Hard Skills
1. Automotive/mechanical technician experience: Minimum 2 years, including hands-on testing and diagnostics.
2. Shop tools and precision measurement equipment: Minimum 2 years of automotive experience using tools such as torque wrenches, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
3. CANbus, Ethernet, and Modbus: 2+ years of experience with industrial communication interfaces.
Interview Process
1st Interview with HM
- Final interview of up to 1 hour
- Finalists participate in a group interview