Bench Technician Associate (Automotive)

TL;DR

Bench Technician Associate (Automotive): Providing installation, upgrade, and engineering support for automated driving technology hardware and software with an accent on diagnostic triage and system commissioning. Focus on assembling wiring harnesses, validating network functionality, and maintaining bench fleet health in a professional engineering environment.

Location: Must be based in Pittsburgh, PA

Company

hirify.global is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary developing automated driving technologies at the speed of a technology startup.

What you will do

• Diagnose physical and operational electronic and assembly issues using hardware and software tools.
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses based on schematics and technical documentation.
• Validate signal paths, network functionality, and configuration management across platforms.
• Document diagnostic events and bench health using automated tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support daily bench fleet operations.
• Maintain inventory of project parts and ensure a clean, organized workspace.

Requirements

• Must be based in Pittsburgh, PA
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two years of professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of computer hardware, server rack installation, and wire management.
• Ability to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses.
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for training and team meetings.

Nice to have

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology.
• Experience with flashing automotive control modules and CAN bus operation.
• Familiarity with oscilloscope or picoscope usage.
• Basic knowledge of networking technology and troubleshooting.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on L3 automated driving technology for Ford vehicles.
• Collaborative environment with experts in machine learning and robotics.
• Exposure to cutting-edge automotive compute and sensor systems.
• Commitment to a culturally diverse workforce and equal opportunity employment.