Engineering Technician

Company Description

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services' portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

Job Description

In this position you will work as a member of IDIADA's testing team supporting

component tests. You will be responsible for test setup, electronic data acquisition and

video/photo documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Run stationary in-vehicle testing using crash test dummies and live human subjects (ranging from newborns to adults) to develop and validate in-cabin-radar occupant sensing technology
• Perform retrofits to test vehicles to match desired configuration for testing. Mount, align, and calibrate in cabin radar sensors and associated instrumentation.
• Follow defined procedures for subject positioning, consent, and test repeatability to ensure high-quality data collection. maintain strict adherence to ethical and safety guidelines when working with human subjects.
• Document test results, compile into test reports. Collaborate with engineering teams to review test setups, provide feedback on system performance, and iterate test methods.
• Installation/removal of test fixtures, child seats, instrumentation, and other lab equipment, as required for the testing
• Support lab improvement projects
• Perform vehicle and test dummy measurements using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM)

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills Required

• High School Diploma: two-year technical degree or prior trade experience preferred.
• Proficient operation of computers and excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, soldering iron and multimeter.
• Ability to utilize various tools and measurement techniques.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in projects and a continuously evolving industry. Must be able to improvise.
• Must be a team player. Must be able to work within and across various company departments.

Additional Information

Job Functions:

• Must have patience and ability to work with kids of all ages
• Always operate and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel
• Wide variety of experience diagnosing, repairing, and replacing passenger vehicle components, specifically sensors, wiring, and connectors.
• Ability to use computers effectively for diagnostics, data acquisition, and test reporting
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and digital means
• Proactive and flexible attitude, interested in learning new things and contributing to different areas as needed
• Must have clean driving record and valid drivers license
• High attention to detail, to ensure repeatable and reliable data collection
• Ability to comfortably lift 50 lbs and get in and out of test vehicles, in order to retrofit parts, and position child seats and dummies
• An Associate Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology or Automotive OEM Test Technician Training and/or be able to demonstrate proficiency of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to travel back and forth from Fremont, CA to Palo Alto, Ca as needed.

Schedule:

• Monday to Sunday

APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don't put limits on you, so don't put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.