Autonomous Vehicle Technician

We are helping our client for an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the readiness of its fleet vehicles. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support fleet readiness, optimize maintenance processes, and deliver a high-quality service experience across autonomous vehicle operations.

Our client is looking for candidates with strong fleet maintenance and diagnostic experience, a track record of performing high-quality repairs, and at least 2 years of hands-on technician experience in automotive or related technical environments.

Available Shifts:

First Shift - Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Second Shift - Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday, 4:00 PM-1:00 AM

As a Vehicle Technician, you'll:

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles to ensure safe on-road operation.
• Partner with the Shop Foreman and cross-functional teams to ensure vehicles remain in a “ready” state for demonstrations, testing, and fleet operations.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis across vehicle systems, escalating complex issues to engineering teams when needed.
• Coordinate and drive vehicle repair activities from diagnosis through resolution.
• Develop and execute diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation efforts.
• Maintain accurate service records, repair documentation, and quality field reports.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to fleet maintenance, diagnostics, and operational readiness.
• Maintain shop organization, tool readiness, and a clean, safe working environment.
• Assist with parts inventory management, organization, and tracking.
• Deliver a high-quality service experience for internal teams and business partners.
• Travel locally as needed to support fleet maintenance and operational activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an automotive-focused engineering or research lab (i.e. Dyno, Battery, etc.)
• Knowledge of CAN, wiring diagrams and soldering preferred
• Experience and ability to tow a car hauler and other large trailers to transport fleet vehicles
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
• Ability to travel locally and nationally (on occasion)

Responsibilities:

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.
• May need to travel locally to perform this work from time to time
• Sync with Shop Foreman to ensure all vehicles are in a “ready” state for demonstration and testing requirements
• Perform diagnostics and escalate to the appropriate engineering team if required
• Coordinate and drive the repair process
• Create diagnostic test plans as the team sees fit
• Maintain service records and document quality field reports
• Maintain shop facilities, ensure tools are in order, and workspace is in excellent working condition
• Assist with parts inventory, location, and organization
• Build an excellent service experience for internal teams and business partners

Required skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of technician experience
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean/excellent driving record.
• Reliable, self-starter, roll-up-the-sleeves work ethos
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Team player
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be honest, responsible and an outstanding communicator
• Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen.
• Must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods (8 hours) depending on the equipment type.
• Forklift and/or gantry operation is required:
• Current and valid forklift operator certification compliant with Cal/OSHA standards
• This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements.

Business driver of role:

• We are looking for an engineering-focused vehicle technician to support the readiness of our fleet vehicles.
• The vehicle technician will perform maintenance, repairs, and contribute towards the operations of our lab.
• This includes scheduled service, diagnostics, repair coordination, lab space fit/function, and general upkeep.