Electrical Technician (Automotive)

TL;DR

Electrical Technician (Automotive): Performing bench-level testing and validation of infotainment and telematics ECUs in a laboratory environment with an accent on system functionality, diagnostics, and automotive communication protocols. Focus on troubleshooting hardware and software issues, executing regression tests, analyzing logs, and supporting ECU integration and firmware flashing.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, California, United States.

Salary: USD 43,984–105,600 base compensation range.

Company

hirify.global is a global business and technology transformation partner providing engineering, software, cloud, data, and AI services across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Perform bench-level electronics testing on infotainment and telematics ECUs.
• Set up and operate test benches, laboratory equipment, and validation environments.
• Execute functional, regression, and release validation tests for audio, connectivity, telematics, and user interface features.
• Develop and document test cases, analyze results, maintain test logs, and report defects.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, diagnostic tools, and log analyzers.
• Support ECU integration, firmware flashing, system configuration, and issue resolution with hardware, software, and quality engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with electronics bench testing and ECU validation.
• Understanding of infotainment and telematics systems.
• Knowledge of CAN, LIN, and Ethernet automotive communication protocols.
• Strong hardware and software diagnostics, problem-solving, test-data interpretation, and technical communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with automotive testing tools and validation frameworks.
• Familiarity with ECU flashing tools and embedded systems environments.
• Exposure to software debugging, log analysis, or scripting tools.
• Previous experience in automotive electronics or connected vehicle systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Lab-based, collaborative engineering environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time employees.
• Paid vacation, company holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.