Engineering Technician — Vehicle Systems

Job overview

The Engineering Technician — Vehicle Systems role is onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, with compensation of $45–$50 per hour. The posting describes a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position supporting hands-on vehicle buildouts, test rigs, and engineering platforms for next-generation vehicle systems. The technician helps engineering teams build, modify, test, and troubleshoot vehicle prototypes and lab systems. By diagnosing failures, completing repairs, and maintaining build documentation and parts readiness, the role helps reduce vehicle downtime and accelerate testing.

What you'll do

• Assemble and modify mechanical and electrical prototypes, including wiring and cable harnesses
• troubleshoot vehicle systems, sensors, computers, and power components
• diagnose failures, perform root-cause analysis, and support calibration
• support test rigs, lab platforms, and prototype builds
• complete rework, repairs, and component replacements
• track tools and parts inventory and support component procurement
• follow lab safety, documentation, and build standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering technician

vehicle systems

sunnyvale ca

trucking people

onsite

full-time

40 hours per week

prototype builds

electrical assembly

mechanical assembly

cable harnesses

vehicle testing

$45–$50/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on lab, shop, vehicle, robotics, or assembly experience is required; automotive, autonomous vehicle, and advanced vehicle systems experience is preferred.

About the employer

TRUCKING PEOPLE is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.