Electromechanical Engineering Technician

Aurora Innovation•Pittsburgh, PA

6h•$38 - $57

About The Position

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for an Electromechanical Engineering Technician. In this role, you will Work as a R&D Technician building Aurora’s self-driving technology - this Includes vehicle build, sub-assembly, PCBA solder/rework, and harness build/assembly. Candidates must possess excellent documentation practices. Work closely with Hardware Engineering and associated teams. Follow safety standards and meet internal deadlines. Work with limited oversight. Seek continuing education and development opportunities.

Requirements

Operate in a high paced R&D, Rapid Prototyping environment
Minimum 10 years of direct experience in automotive, trucking, or prototyping spaces
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in harness fabrication using 1:1 form boards and various tooling in R&D and prototype spaces
Strong electrical skills, ability to read wiring schematics and layouts, redline drawings, and communicate with EDS design engineers
Strong understanding of electrical tools and equipment; crimpers, dies, multimeter, presses, connectors, contacts, wire gauges/types, soldering, microscope, etc.
Exceptional craftsmanship with the ability to pin out and quality test harnesses
Deep knowledge of automotive and trucking systems, tooling, and mechanical assemblies
Strong mechanical skills, ability to read schematics and layouts, and assemble mechanical systems.
Experience with Instrumentation (i.e. thermal test set ups, fluid dynamics, air pressure, load cells, etc.)
Must possess excellent communication skills and self awareness
Ability to problem-solve, diagnose, analyze and isolate problems rationally
Proficiency with Windows and Google productivity Suite - specifically Sheets
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Approach work with a proactive, capable, and willingness attitude to solve problems and support peers
Ability to multitask under pressure in an unstructured environment
Proficiency with Windows, Mac, or Linux
Contribute to the overall team's success providing support in other areas of the R&D shops, i.e. electrical, fabrication, manufacturing, etc.
Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, ERP, PLM, CAD, and various other software tools
Familiar with CAD software, SolidWorks and/or Catia preferred
Able to read and comprehend engineered drawings
Design parts/fixtures to aid in fabrication
Document fixtures, designs, processes created in the machine shop to archive for later use.

Nice To Haves

IPC training and certification in the following: IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721
Certification and training in GD&T

Responsibilities

Work as a R&D Technician building Aurora’s self-driving technology - this Includes vehicle build, sub-assembly, PCBA solder/rework, and harness build/assembly.
Candidates must possess excellent documentation practices.
Work closely with Hardware Engineering and associated teams.
Follow safety standards and meet internal deadlines.
Work with limited oversight.
Seek continuing education and development opportunities.
Contribute to the overall team's success providing support in other areas of the R&D shops, i.e. electrical, fabrication, manufacturing, etc.
Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
Document fixtures, designs, processes created in the machine shop to archive for later use.

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