Engineering Technician

Stafl Systems•South San Francisco, CA

25d•$85,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineering Technician builds and reworks harnesses, fixtures, and electromechanical assemblies; sets up and runs test plans using appropriate instrumentation and data capture; and performs environmental, durability, and functional testing. The role troubleshoots test setups, equipment, and hardware under test, analyzes results, and prepares clear test reports. It also supports the handoff from R&D into early-stage production and maintains safe, organized, and compliant test areas. The position works in both warehouse and office environments, with exposure to weather and changing climate conditions. The company operates primarily on-site to support collaboration and execution; hybrid flexibility may be available after an introductory period depending on business needs. The role requires safely lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, working in varying temperatures, and performing standing, walking, bending, stooping, sitting, and repetitive tasks for extended periods. Employees must be able to read small labels, accurately record data, coordinate hand and eye movements, and follow applicable OSHA requirements and procedures around high- and low-voltage equipment. The compensation package includes base salary, a sign-on bonus, and an equity award. Full-time employees are eligible for equity and bonus programs and a comprehensive benefits package. The South San Francisco, California salary range is referenced, but no specific figures are provided.

Requirements

At least 2 years in a technician, test, manufacturing, or related role.
Hands-on experience with high-voltage or high-power systems.
Experience with test equipment such as power supplies, DAQ systems, and electrical instrumentation.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Comfort working cross-functionally with Engineering and Operations.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to read small labels, record data accurately, and demonstrate strong hand-eye coordination.
Ability to safely follow applicable OSHA requirements and procedures when working around high- and low-voltage equipment.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with lithium-ion battery systems, BMS hardware, or EV/energy storage products.
Familiarity with CAN bus tools and communication protocol debugging.
Skilled soldering and wire-harness fabrication; IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD certification is a plus.
Experience with environmental chambers, vibration testing, or HALT/HASS methods.
Experience writing or improving test procedures, not just executing them.
Exposure to early-stage production, pilot builds, or DFM feedback loops.
Comfort working in a fast-moving prototype environment where priorities shift and you adapt.

Responsibilities

Build and rework harnesses, fixtures, and electromechanical assemblies.
Set up and run test plans with proper instrumentation and data capture.
Execute environmental, durability, and functional testing.
Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and hardware under test.
Analyze results and prepare clear test reports.
Support handoff from R&D into early-stage production.
Maintain safe, organized, and compliant test areas.
Follow applicable OSHA requirements and procedures when working around high- and low-voltage equipment.

Benefits

Base salary, sign-on bonus, and equity award.
401(k) plan with employer match up to 5%.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; the company covers 99% of employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums.
Fully paid parental leave.
Accrued vacation and sick leave.
Paid company holidays in accordance with the company schedule.
Unpaid personal leave options.
PTO Nomination Program providing teammates the opportunity to recognize one another with additional time off.
One week of fully paid bereavement leave.
Up to one week of fully paid jury duty leave.
Annual professional development training budget.
Safety shoe stipend.
Department team outings, including a half-day off and company-sponsored allowance.
Weekly, monthly, and seasonal team-building events.
Regular catered team lunches and a kitchen stocked with snacks and beverages.
Uber Business access and free on-site EV charging.
Equity and bonus programs for full-time employees.