AV Technician Auto Mechanic
Mountain View, CA
Contracted
AI
Experienced
MUST call for phone screen to be considered Chris at 281-817-4329
40.00 - 45.00 USD Per Hour
Required 3 + years automotive technician experience, or equivalent vocational/technical training
We are helping our client find Autonomous Vehicle Mechanic to join its team. In this role, you will serve as the frontline technical expert maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of automotive systems (mechanical, electrical, and software) as well as AV-specific hardware (LiDAR, cameras, radars, and embedded compute systems). You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and remote support teams to keep vehicles safe, available, and mission-ready.
Requirements
As an Autonomous Vehicle Technician, you’ll:
40.00 - 45.00 USD Per Hour
Required 3 + years automotive technician experience, or equivalent vocational/technical training
We are helping our client find Autonomous Vehicle Mechanic to join its team. In this role, you will serve as the frontline technical expert maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing the fleet of autonomous vehicles (AVs).
The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of automotive systems (mechanical, electrical, and software) as well as AV-specific hardware (LiDAR, cameras, radars, and embedded compute systems). You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, and remote support teams to keep vehicles safe, available, and mission-ready.
Requirements
- Required 3+ years automotive technician experience, or equivalent vocational/technical training.
- Proficient diagnosing & repairing mechanical, electrical, and embedded systems (CAN, HV systems, sensors) Comfortable working with EVs and hybrid drive systems. Strong computer skills: diagnostic software, google suite, JIRA, database logging.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact with engineers, operations teams.
- Strong safety-first mindset, familiar with OSHA or equivalent procedures .
As an Autonomous Vehicle Technician, you’ll:
- Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and scheduled maintenance on AVs, including ADAS sensors and base vehicle systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer-based issues using OEM tools and proprietary diagnostic platforms.
- Respond rapidly via Slack to faults or alerts, resolving issues or coordinating vehicle recovery.
- Facilitate hardware/software retrofits and updates, collaborating closely with engineering teams.
- Document all work: fault logs, resolutions, parts used, and vehicle downtime.
- Ensure fleet vehicles are show-ready for deployments or demos.
- Enforce health and safety standards, use safe work procedures, and conduct risk assessments.
- Participate in on-site support or remote field assistance.
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