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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for an Electromechanical Engineering Technician.

In this role, you will

Work as a R&D Technician building Aurora’s self-driving technology - this Includes vehicle build, sub-assembly, PCBA solder/rework, and harness build/assembly.
Candidates must possess excellent documentation practices.
Work closely with Hardware Engineering and associated teams.
Follow safety standards and meet internal deadlines.
Work with limited oversight.
Seek continuing education and development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Operate in a high paced R&D, Rapid Prototyping environment
Minimum 10 years of direct experience in automotive, trucking, or prototyping spaces
Minimum 5 years of direct experience in harness fabrication using 1:1 form boards and various tooling in R&D and prototype spaces
Strong electrical skills, ability to read wiring schematics and layouts, redline drawings, and communicate with EDS design engineers
Strong understanding of electrical tools and equipment; crimpers, dies, multimeter, presses, connectors, contacts, wire gauges/types, soldering, microscope, etc.
Exceptional craftsmanship with the ability to pin out and quality test harnesses
Deep knowledge of automotive and trucking systems, tooling, and mechanical assemblies
Strong mechanical skills, ability to read schematics and layouts, and assemble mechanical systems.
Experience with Instrumentation (i.e. thermal test set ups, fluid dynamics, air pressure, load cells, etc.)
Must possess excellent communication skills and self awareness
Ability to problem-solve, diagnose, analyze and isolate problems rationally
Proficiency with Windows and Google productivity Suite - specifically Sheets
Able to work independently and in a team environment
Approach work with a proactive, capable, and willingness attitude to solve problems and support peers
Ability to multitask under pressure in an unstructured environment
Proficiency with Windows, Mac, or Linux
Contribute to the overall team's success providing support in other areas of the R&D shops, i.e. electrical, fabrication, manufacturing, etc.
Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, ERP, PLM, CAD, and various other software tools
Familiar with CAD software, SolidWorks and/or Catia preferred
- Able to read and comprehend engineered drawings
- Design parts/fixtures to aid in fabrication
- Document fixtures, designs, processes created in the machine shop to archive for later use.

Desirable Qualifications

IPC training and certification in the following: IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711/7721
Certification and training in GD&

The base salary range for this position is $37.75-$56.75 per hour. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

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