Job Description

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.

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