Senior Engineering Technician

Cyngn is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, debug existing hardware platforms, and collaborate directly with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has practical experience with electric material handling equipment or electric vehicles and possesses strong manual fabrication and rework skills.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI build activities, including physical integration and wiring of autonomous vehicle hardware onto material handling platforms.
• Debug and resolve electrical and mechanical issues on existing test platforms and development vehicles.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to build test fixtures, execute validation procedures, and provide feedback on design manufacturability.
• Perform mechanical modifications and electrical rework using manual machine shop tools.
• Independently manage, track, and prioritize multiple concurrent requests from the engineering team to ensure project timelines are met.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working with electric vehicles (EVs) or electric material handling equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting low-voltage DC electrical systems.
• Competent in the safe operation of manual shop tools, including manual drills, lathes, band saws, and grinders.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work directly from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and CAD models.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills when faced with incomplete documentation or ambiguous requirements.

Work Environment

This position is based entirely at Cyngn's headquarters in Mountain View, CA. Candidates must be able to perform physical labor typical of an R&D workshop environment, including lifting components up to 50 lbs and working in and around industrial vehicles.

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees