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With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.\nAs part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.\nWhen you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.\nWorkplace: On-site, 5 days per week\nLocation: Foster City, CA\nTravel: Within Bay Area, support plant activity in Hayward, CA\nSalary: $115-135k\nAs an Electrical Systems Diagnostics Engineer, focused on Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis, you will be the critical link between our design engineering teams and the fleet operations technicians. Your primary mission is to ensure the reliability and uptime of our public vehicles by leading complex electrical troubleshooting, driving hands-on repairs, and executing formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues. This role is based onsite in Foster City, CA, with regular travel across the Bay to support activity at our plant in Hayward, CA.\nYou will dive deep into vehicle networks, collaborate daily with technicians on the shop floor, and translate diagnostic findings into actionable engineering improvements.\nResponsibilities \nTroubleshooting & Diagnostics\n\nServe as the highest-level escalation point for complex electrical, electronic, and network issues on our public vehicles.\n\nUtilize CAN tools and advanced diagnostic equipment to interrogate vehicle networks, pinpoint communication faults, and isolate hardware/software anomalies.\n\nAnalyze vehicle log data to reconstruct failure events and identify system-level electrical faults\n\nDevelop and document standardized diagnostic procedures and troubleshooting trees for the technician team\nRoot Cause Analysis & Corrective Action\n\nLead cross-functional RCA investigations for systemic or high-severity electrical failures using industry-standard methodologies\n\nImplement temporary containment actions (workarounds/immediate repairs) while simultaneously driving long-term, permanent corrective actions.\n\nPresent RCA findings to hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams to influence future design iterations and improve vehicle reliability\n\nMaintain detailed failure analysis documentation and track the effectiveness of implemented solutions over time\nTechnician Collaboration & Mentorship\n\nWork shoulder-to-shoulder with service technicians on the floor to guide complex repairs and component replacements\n\nTranslate complex engineering concepts into accessible, practical guidance for the technician team.\n\nActively listen to technician feedback regarding serviceability and diagnostic pain points, advocating for improvements in diagnostic software and vehicle design\n\nProvide training to technicians on the use of CAN tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and proper electrical safety protocols\nStakeholder Communication\n\nCommunicate technical issues, requirements, and RCA findings clearly to engineering teams, and distill the same information into concise, high-level explanations for non-technical stakeholders and program leadership.\n\nServe as a trusted point of contact across the Foster City and Hayward sites, keeping cross-functional partners aligned on status, risk, and next steps.\n\nProduce clear written summaries and verbal briefings tailored to the audience, from shop-floor technicians to senior decision-makers.\nQualifications \n\nExperience level: 5+ years' experience in automotive/robotics/aerospace or similar\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related technical field.\n\nWire Harness Expertise: Understands standard repair processes and can actively demonstrate and coach technicians\n\nCAN Network Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience using industry-standard CAN network analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, PCAN) to monitor traffic, inject signals, and diagnose network health\n\nRCA Proficiency: Deep understanding and practical application of formal Root Cause Analysis methodologies (i.e. Shainin, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)\n\nHands-On Aptitude: Strong ability to read complex wiring schematics and use traditional bench tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers). You must be comfortable turning wrenches and working directly on vehicles\n\nCommunication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building trust and working seamlessly with both blue-collar technicians and white-collar design engineers\nBonus Qualifications \n\nSpanish Fluency: Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable, but not required.\n\nCloud Diagnostics: Ability to analyze remote vehicle logs to catch fleet issues early\n\nFunctional Safety: Familiarity with strict automotive safety standards like ISO 26262\n\nRapid Response Leadership: Experience leading fast-paced teams to solve critical, high-pressure problems\nSalary Range\n\n$115,000-135,000\n\nThe actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience \nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.\nPlease beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.\nCompliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. 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