What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Technician position at Talascend?
Talascend is currently seeking a Vehicle Technician for a contract opportunity in Foster City, California SUMMARY : As a Vehicle Technician on the Prototyping team you will support the manufacture of wire harnesses, complete short runs of electrical and mechanical assemblies, and assist other teams to develop and update our Client's autonomous vehicles. A strong understanding of electrical circuits, networks and the ability to troubleshoot these is a must. You will work together with many different teams, so a positive attitude, the desire to learn as well as teach and a passion for your work, are key. Development can be a rocky path, so being able to accept rapid changes and a sense of humor will serve you well. RESPONSIBILITIES : Build complex electrical components with minimal instructions Manufacture and rework wiring harnesses large and small Assist in root cause and repair of components returned from the field or testing Provide feedback to engineering on new assemblies Complete final software and quality checks prior to releasing vehicles Balance multiple projects and deal with sudden changes in priority Regularly organize and maintain your workspace Use of appropriate PPE REQUIREMENTS : 5 years related experience or an Associates degree and 2 years job experience Excellent communication skills Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira and Confluence Detail oriented and a drive to deliver a high level quality to every project Ability to understand technical diagrams, schematics, wire lists and formboards Comfortable with specialized hand and power tools Experience with diagnostic tools, SMT / PTH soldering, DVOM, power supplies and oscilloscopes Strong problem solving skills PREFERRED : IPC-620 Certification or wire harness manufacturing experience ASE certifications EPA 609 certification Basic SolidWorks / CATIA experience Automotive high voltage experience / training Fabrication experienceWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Drug Screen may be required.
