Job Details

Manufacturing Technician – Fremont, CA (On-Site)

Pay: $47.00/hour. Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Work Environment: In-person.

Some travel to Hayward as needed

Manufacturing Technician – Job Overview

An on-demand autonomous ride-hailing company is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly and testing of next-generation autonomous vehicles. This team is transitioning from R&D to commercial launch, and your hands-on expertise will directly influence build quality, system reliability, and production readiness.

You'll work on vehicle assembly lines, support sub-assemblies, run software bring-up scripts, perform light diagnostics, and collaborate closely with engineering teams. Your feedback will help refine processes, improve safety, and accelerate the company's path to mass production.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with leads and technicians on vehicle assembly line builds
• Perform sub-assembly of smaller components to support production
• Support bring-up activities, including running scripts and assisting with software testing
• Conduct light diagnosis and troubleshooting of vehicle issues
• Execute daily tasks to ensure on-time project completion
• Provide feedback to engineering and development teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed
• Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and safety

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates bring hands-on mechanical skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to stay productive even during downtime.

• Positive attitude, quick learner, strong team player
• Comfortable with cutting, drilling, teardown, and rebuild work on Toyota Highlanders
• Experience with sub-assembly to feed the production line
• Able to run basic software scripts (copy/paste, execute)
• Bachelor's degree + 4–6 years experience preferred; 2–4 years considered with strong soft skills
• Electrical work is minimal (10–15%) and can be learned
• CAN/LIN familiarity is a plus
• Automotive line experience translates well
• Semiconductor line experience is not a fit

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4–6 years of technician or manufacturing experience, or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of basic electrical theory
• Ability to read electrical schematics and harness drawings
• Familiarity with CAN/LIN systems is a plus
• Automotive/OEM experience preferred
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology is a plus

Why This Role Matters

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll help build and test autonomous vehicles equipped with Gen2 technology. Your work will directly influence:

• Build quality
• System reliability
• Safety improvements
• Speed to commercial launch

Your hands-on insights will help refine key systems and accelerate the company's transition from prototype to production.