$34-$40/hr – Manufacturing Technician

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About the Role

Our client is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to support the preparation of autonomous vehicles for deployment by completing standardized hardware installation, assembly, and validation work. This is a hands-on, in-person role for someone who enjoys working with mechanical and electrical systems and takes pride in completing precise, repeatable work.

You’ll install and secure hardware components, route wiring, perform system power-up procedures, conduct quality checks, and document completed work. You’ll also communicate installation issues or concerns to supervisors and engineering teams so they can be reviewed and addressed as manufacturing operations scale.

Core Attributes

Mechanical Aptitude: You are comfortable working around vehicles, mechanical assemblies, hardware, and basic electrical components.

Attention to Detail: You consistently notice alignment, routing, fitment, workmanship, and documentation details that can affect installation quality.

Process Discipline: You can follow documented work instructions and standard operating procedures consistently without skipping required steps.

Hands-On Problem Awareness: You recognize when something does not look, fit, or function as expected and know when to escalate rather than improvise.

Quality Mindset: You take ownership of producing accurate, safe, repeatable work and completing required inspections along the way.

Clear Communication: You document completed work accurately and communicate problems or concerns effectively to supervisors and engineering partners.

Team Orientation: You work well alongside technicians, supervisors, and engineering teams in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute documented installation procedures and work instructions on assigned vehicles.

• Mount, align, and secure hardware and component groups according to engineering specifications.

• Route wiring harnesses, connect electrical components, and maintain proper cable management.

• Perform system power-up procedures and validate hardware functionality.

• Conduct inspections and quality checks throughout the installation process.

• Accurately document completed work.

• Communicate installation issues, defects, or concerns to supervisors or engineering teams.

• Follow established standard operating procedures and workflows.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Identify process inefficiencies and report opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience with hardware assembly, installation, mechanical work, or another hands-on technical environment.

• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to follow technical instructions and standardized procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, diagrams, and assembly documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work around vehicles throughout the workday.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an independent automotive repair environment or automotive trade program.

• Automotive electronics or vehicle accessory installation experience.

• Aerospace or aviation assembly experience.

• Previous technician experience involving mechanical and electrical systems.

• Autonomous vehicle operations or software testing experience combined with prior technician or significant hands-on mechanical experience.

• Significant personal hands-on technical experience, such as building project vehicles or assembling custom computers.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $34.00–$40.00 USD per hour.

• Employment type: Full-time contract.

Working Environment

• Location: San Francisco, California.

• Work environment: In-person / onsite.

• Full-time schedule, typically 30+ hours per week.

• Initial training is expected to follow a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule for approximately two weeks.

• AM shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, PM shift: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM.

• Physical requirements include standing, bending, reaching, and working around vehicles throughout the workday.

About Our Client

Our client is building autonomous haulage systems and is scaling its manufacturing operations. This role supports the hands-on preparation of vehicles by installing and validating hardware needed for deployment. The environment combines mechanical assembly, electrical installation, documented manufacturing processes, and coordination with engineering teams.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner focused on autonomous vehicles and physical AI. We support the operational ecosystem that makes this technology real—vehicle operations, safety, fleet and field teams, technicians and mechanics, learning and development, customer support, and the behind-the-scenes HR and operations roles that keep programs running. We connect talented people with high-impact work—and we keep the process human, clear, and candidate-centered.

If you enjoy hands-on technical work and want to help prepare autonomous vehicles for real-world deployment, we’d love to connect with you!

Equal Opportunity and Work Eligibility

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to protected status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.