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:
- Sunday-Thursday
- 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
- 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
- Tuesday-Saturday
- 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
- 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
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.