Test Engineer – Automotive Digital Key (Mountain View, CA)

Are you interested in the latest technologies exciting projects and a great team that warmly welcomes you in its midst Perfect. Then come join us!

• You are applying for a position at Technica Engineering Inc in USA.

• Technica Engineering Inc. is part of the Technica Group with currently around 1000 employees worldwide.

About Technica Engineering

Technica Engineering Inc. is a multinational company helping automotive manufacturers and suppliers design test and validate connected intelligent and safe vehicles.

We combine the agility of a startup with the stability of a company that has been growing steadily since 2008. Our teams work at the forefront of in-vehicle networking connectivity and security shaping technologies such as Digital Key infotainment and advanced automotive electronics.

We are currently offering a position as

Test Engineer Automotive Digital Key (Mountain View CA)

in Mountain View CA on a permanent employment

About the Role

We are looking for a Test Engineer to join our team in Mountain View CA with a strong focus on Digital Key technologies.

This role is a great fit for someone early in their career who wants hands-on exposure to automotive hardware software and security-relevant systems and who enjoys working close to real customer projects in Silicon Valley.

Youll work with modern automotive test environments support customer programs and gain experience across HIL systems bench setups trace analysis and system validation.

What Youll Do with the team:

• Support customer projects in the Digital Key and connected vehicle domain

• Build configure and maintain hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and test bench setups

• Execute manual and automated tests for automotive electronic systems

• Perform trace analysis debugging and issue reproduction

• Work directly with customers to set up troubleshoot and validate test systems

• Support commissioning of new test racks and ongoing bench maintenance

• Collaborate with internal development test and project teams to ensure smooth execution

• Document test results issues and system behavior clearly and consistently

• Degree in Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering IT Telecommunications or a related field
  (or equivalent practical experience)

• Interest in automotive technology connected systems or security-relevant features

• Basic understanding of hardware/software testing or lab environments

• Willingness to work on-site and occasionally travel (2040%)

• Strong team player with a hands-on proactive mindset

What Were Looking For

This role is well suited for new graduates or early-career engineers who are motivated to learn and grow in the automotive space.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to embedded systems networking or automotive electronics

• Experience from internships lab projects or student projects

• Familiarity with test tools logging or trace analysis

• Interest in Digital Key connectivity or in-vehicle communication

What We Offer you:

• Full-time direct-hire position with permanent employment in our US based company Technica Engineering Inc.

• Competitive base salary: $100000 $140000 depending on experience

• Bonus opportunities

• Health dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Paid time off paid parental leave and flexible scheduling

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Relocation assistance available if applicable

• Hands-on experience with real customer projects and production-relevant systems

• A collaborative international team environment in Mountain View CA

Your job at Technica is permanent and you will make a big impact in the future. Someone with experience from your team will personally and individually accompany you as your coach/mentor from the start. Our internal Technica trainings will prepare you for project deployment and your personal development. The Technica family stands for open and friendly interaction flat hierarchies flexible working employee- and family-friendly working hours numerous events delicious coffee and more.

Work Details

• Location: Mountain View/Palo Alto CA (relocation required before starting)

• Schedule: Full-time 8-hour shift

• Work model: On-site

• existing working permission is required

Our offer will make your heart beat faster

• Exciting modern technology use cases in the automotive sector (Digital Vehicle Access).

• A motivated expert team with many years of experience.

• High degree of design freedom in enablement: You actively define standards artifacts and processes.

• Direct collaboration with customers partners and engineering - short distances high impact.

• You will work with leading technology pioneers and learn from them - we will build your IP know-how and train you to become the next subject matter expert.

• Exceptional work-life balance:

  • Flextime model - whether youre an early bird or a night owl you can flexibly organize your workday.

  • Flexible vacation planning - because you know best when you need a break.

  • Home office or office - work where you feel most comfortable with us up to 50% home office is possible.

• We are multicultural and live an extraordinary DIVERSITY with many nationalities and cultures - fully integrated in everyday work*.

• Customized coaching program for the first months - because your personal support is important to us we already consider what you should learn before you start to integrate well into the Technica Academy program.

• Wide range of training opportunities through the in-house training database and the Gamelearn online learning platform - so you can systematically further educate yourself with us.

• Possibility to take on internal roles (e.g. trade shows recruiting mentoring) - if you want to get involved beyond your team role.

• A company culture focused on research and development with a clear reinvestment mentality. A company made by engineers and led by engineers.

Our Talent Acquisition Team is looking forward to hearing from you and will gladly answer your questions.

Tell us about your talent and send your application via our online form so that your career at Technica can begin.

*Diversity and inclusion are not just trends for us but firmly anchored in our corporate culture. Therefore we welcome all applications regardless of gender age disability religion ethnic origin or sexual identity. We ensure equal opportunities for all candidates throughout the application process and reject any form of discrimination or harassment.