Automotive Technician – AV Autonomous Vehicles
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin TX with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each others advancementsa unique approach in the industry. Since 2017 Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands.
We are looking for skilled Automotive Vehicle (AV) Techniciansto support the build integration maintenance and deployment of advanced autonomous vehicle systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative fast-paced team working at the forefront of autonomous mobility technology.
In this role youll apply your automotive mechanical and electrical expertise to complex vehicle systems while serving as a technical resource for other technicians. From hardware installation and system integration to advanced diagnostics and field support your work will directly impact the reliability safety and performance of the companys autonomous vehicle fleet.
Were looking for an experienced automotive technician who is hands-on detail-oriented safety-focused and comfortable troubleshooting complex systems. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical backgrounds experience working with advanced vehicle technology and the ability to mentor and support other technicians.
- Lead the installation and integration of vehicle hardware including sensors compute modules wiring harnesses connectors and electronic components.
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical electrical and system-integration issues.
- Perform and oversee preventative maintenance repairs retrofits and system upgrades.
- Assess vehicle issues and determine appropriate repair or corrective actions.
- Support field testing and deployments including troubleshooting and emergency technical response.
- Monitor vehicle condition and proactively identify potential reliability or safety issues.
- Partner with engineering operations and quality teams to troubleshoot problems and provide feedback on hardware and processes.
- Use diagnostic equipment technical schematics and documentation to identify and resolve system-level issues.
- Perform electrical work involving AC/DC systems sensors connectors wiring and control modules.
- Maintain technical documentation tools equipment inventory and shop readiness.
- Mentor and train junior technicians sharing technical knowledge and troubleshooting best practices.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in automotive service robotics integration mechatronics or a related technical field.
- Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
- Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills including the ability to resolve complex system-level issues.
- Experience working with AC/DC electrical systems sensors connectors wiring harnesses and control modules.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams technical schematics and service documentation.
- Previous experience leading mentoring or training technicians.
- Valid drivers license and ability to provide local field support as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop warehouse and outdoor field environments.
- Detail-oriented safety-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Experience with electric vehicles autonomous vehicles ADAS or advanced vehicle systems is highly preferred.
- Experience with soldering crimping wiring fabrication or prototyping is preferred.
- Experience with automotive testing data collection calibration or vehicle deployment operations is a plus.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
- 401k package
Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation sponsorship and remote work options are not available.
Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of a job please email .
Required Experience:
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