Senior Engineering Technician (AI/Robotics)

TL;DR

Senior Engineering Technician (AI/Robotics): Leading a team of technicians to build and scale engineering operations for an autonomous vehicle platform with an accent on rapid prototyping, hardware integration, and validation. Focus on diagnosing complex multidisciplinary hardware issues and establishing lab best practices.

Location: Hybrid (Sunnyvale, California, USA)

Salary: $209,700 – $266,800

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of Embodied AI technology creating mapless and hardware-agnostic autonomous driving systems.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Engineering Technicians.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, hardware bring-up, and vehicle support activities.
• Execute and oversee electrical, mechanical, and system-level builds, modifications, and repairs.
• Partner with engineering teams to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and integration issues.
• Develop and improve technician workflows, lab processes, and documentation to increase quality.
• Support prototype builds, validation activities, and engineering change implementation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an Engineering Technician or Lead supporting complex hardware products.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians while remaining an active technical contributor.
• Strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical assembly, integration, debugging, and rework.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Sunnyvale, California office under a hybrid policy.
• Strong understanding of lab equipment, test instrumentation, and safe working practices.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting autonomous vehicles, robotics, aerospace, or automotive systems.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical systems and wire harness fabrication.
• Comfortable using Linux, scripting tools, or basic software utilities.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, or engineering change management systems.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy combining office/workshop time with working from home.
• Core working hours allowing for personal schedule flexibility.
• Competitive equity package.
• Inclusive work environment that values diversity and new perspectives.