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.

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

What You’ll 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

Requirements

• 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 (~20–40%)

• Strong team player with a hands-on, proactive mindset

What We’re 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: $100,000 – $140,000, 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, flexibl