Electrical Technician

  •  Reference Number: 397717
  •  Posted: 05/27/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to support bench-level testing and validation of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Zonal ECUs for advanced automotive electrical systems.

📍 Irvine, CA | Onsite
💲$38-$42/hr on W2

This role will work closely with hardware, software, and validation engineering teams to support testing, troubleshooting, and quality validation of vehicle electronic components and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electronics bench-level testing for BMS and Zonal ECUs
  • Set up, configure, and maintain test benches and lab equipment
  • Execute functional and electrical validation tests for battery systems and vehicle controllers
  • Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
  • Support ECU flashing, firmware validation, and configuration activities
  • Develop and execute test cases, log defects, and support issue resolution
  • Analyze test results and document findings in validation reports
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve issues and improve product quality
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and testing standards

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in ECU validation, electronics bench testing, or automotive electrical testing
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
  • Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other lab equipment
  • Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
  • Ability to read wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and layouts
  • Experience with test execution, validation processes, and defect tracking

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with BMS systems, EV architecture, or battery electronics
  • Familiarity with HiL testing environments
  • Experience using Vector tools such as CANoe or CANalyzer
  • Exposure to diagnostics and UDS communication
  • Basic scripting or automation experience using Python or CAPL
  • Knowledge of PCB/board-level debugging and ECU hardware validation

Nice to Have

  • Automotive industry experience
  • Exposure to ISO 26262 or automotive quality processes
  • Experience supporting EV or high-voltage systems

If you are interested in working on advanced automotive electrical systems and EV technologies, we’d love to connect with you.

Palo Alto, CA

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