Manufacturing Hardware Technician

Aurora•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manufacturing Hardware Technicians work on Aurora’s Manufacturing team to build hardware in accordance with engineering specifications. The role covers end-to-end vehicle integration and outfitting cars or trucks, as well as assembling sub-assemblies such as wiring harnesses, computer modules, and mechanical assemblies. Technicians may build and outfit hardware across Aurora platforms, handle ESD-sensitive electronics, and perform board-level repair, rework, and diagnostics. Technicians interpret engineered drawings and bills of materials, provide applicable redline feedback to Engineering, and acquire materials for builds. They maintain the tooling needed for their work, follow Aurora’s training and best practices, use logical diagnostic processes to resolve vehicle and process issues, and document repairs and findings in ticketing systems. They also maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas using 5S practices. The position involves physical work, including standing, walking, climbing, carrying, bending, reaching, kneeling, and moving small items and wheeled equipment. Technicians may work around moving parts and tools and must wear personal protective equipment daily. Aurora expects employees to prioritize safety. In-person work is expected at least three days per week, with some roles requiring up to five days based on operational needs.

Requirements

Problem-solving abilities.
Experience in production environments and/or equipment repair.
Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001 standards.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, functional descriptions, and wiring schematics.
Certify and maintain IPC training in J-STD-001, A-610, A-620, 7711/7722, and GD&T.
Acquire, maintain, and comply with refrigerant recovery requirements under S609 of the Clean Air Act.
Ability to handle, feel, and control objects and to grasp, move, and assemble small items.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, carry materials, bend at the waist, reach, and kneel for extended periods.
Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs 20 to 25 feet high.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; typical lifts are 20 pounds or less.
Ability to pull or push wheeled equipment to build locations.
Ability to work around moving parts and tools such as impact tools, drills, and cutting equipment.
Wear personal protective equipment daily.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in automotive, trucking, development, or production spaces.
Deep knowledge of automotive and trucking systems, tooling, and mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

Build Aurora hardware systems and sub-systems across platforms, including complete vehicle integration and outfitting of cars or trucks.
Build wiring harnesses, including main, roof, cabin, sub, sensor pod, and chassis harnesses.
Assemble sensitive electronics, modules, computers, and mechanical sub-assemblies, including handling ESD-sensitive circuit board assemblies.
Repair, rework, and diagnostically isolate board-level components as needed.
Deliver high-quality workmanship, including clean harness routing, proper terminations, correct torque, and builds that pass inspection the first time.
Read and understand engineered drawings, bills of materials, functional descriptions, and wiring schematics.
Provide redline feedback to Engineering when applicable.
Acquire and receive materials needed to build assemblies using engineered drawings.
Own, maintain, and care for the tools needed to perform builds.
Follow Aurora-defined best practices and training.
Use logical diagnostic steps to verify, analyze, isolate, repair, and confirm vehicle and process problems.
Document findings, repairs, solutions, and actions in ticketing systems, and alert Engineering or management when appropriate.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe by returning tools, labeling and staging parts, clearing debris, and preparing vehicles and benches for the next shift.
Continue education through company resources to understand, prepare for, and train in future technologies.