Lab Technician (W2 Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

We are  CARIAD , an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We're looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we'll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

The Lab Technician will support the software development and validation teams by building, maintaining, and troubleshooting test benches used for automotive software testing. This role bridges hardware and software—ensuring that test environments, devices, and electrical systems are ready for engineers to execute automated and manual tests efficiently.

Role Responsibilities :

• Build and Maintain Test Benches : Assemble and configure test setups that replicate in-vehicle systems for software validation.
• System Configuration : Support software engineers with basic system configuration, flashing ECUs, and verifying connectivity between test components.
• Hardware Integration : Assist in integrating prototype ECUs, sensors, and wiring harnesses according to system schematics.
• Testing Support : Execute functional and regression tests per defined test procedures; collect and document measurement data accurately.
• Debug and Troubleshoot : Support engineers in diagnosing and resolving hardware and connectivity issues within test setups.
• Rework and Assembly : Create test fixtures and custom cable assemblies.
• Lab Operations : Manage lab equipment, maintain inventory of parts and tools, order supplies, and ensure adherence to lab safety and OSHA standards.
• Data & Documentation : Record setup configurations, test results, and issue reports; track bugs and escalate as needed.
• Automation Readiness : Bring up and maintain test beds to support automated test frameworks.

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Salary range is dependent on factors such as geographical differentials, credentials or certifications, industry-based experience, qualification and training. In the city of Mountain View, CA, the salary range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity / expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Employment with Cariad Inc. is contingent upon the successful completion of this screening process. We emphasize the importance of compliance with export control and sanctions laws as a fundamental aspect of our operations. Our company is dedicated to adhering to these regulations to ensure the lawful and ethical conduct of our business activities. Employment with our company is contingent on either verifying U.S. citizenship or U.S. lawful permanent resident status or obtaining any necessary license or confirming the availability of an applicable exemption or license exception. You, the applicant, will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. Cariad Inc. may choose not to apply for a license or use an applicable license exception (if available) for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.