At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair cutting-edge electric and autonomous vehicles for robotaxi operations.
- Company: Join a leader in autonomous mobility and innovative vehicle technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on training, and opportunities for career growth in the EV sector.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to work on exciting new city launches.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of the future of transportation with advanced tech and real-world impact.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as an automotive technician with strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We are looking for experienced Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technicians to support the maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and operational readiness of autonomous vehicle fleets and robotaxi operations across North America. As a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that electric and autonomous vehicles remain safe, reliable, and ready for daily deployment. This role supports autonomous ride-hailing services, robotaxi fleet operations, on-road testing programs, and new city launches where vehicle uptime, technical precision, and safety compliance are critical.
You will work closely with AV Operations Leads, Depot Specialists, Safety Operators, SDS Specialists, engineering teams, and fleet operations teams to minimize vehicle downtime and keep the fleet operational. The role combines hands-on automotive repair, EV diagnostics, high-voltage safety, software updates, and support for autonomous driving hardware. This position is ideal for an experienced automotive technician who wants to move into the future of mobility and work directly with electric vehicles, autonomous driving systems, ADAS technology, robotics, and self-driving vehicle platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electric and autonomous vehicles used in robotaxi fleet operations.
- Ensure vehicles are technically ready for daily deployment, testing, commercial operations, and autonomous ride-hailing services.
- Conduct detailed vehicle inspections to support fleet readiness, vehicle uptime, and operational safety.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software-related vehicle issues.
- Support maintenance workflows for high-availability autonomous vehicle fleets operating in shift-based or 24/7 environments.
- Perform advanced diagnostics on EV platforms, ADAS systems, autonomous driving hardware, and vehicle electronic systems.
- Use OEM diagnostic tools, service software, and technical procedures to identify root causes of vehicle faults.
- Troubleshoot issues related to battery systems, drivetrains, braking systems, steering systems, sensors, cameras, wiring, and vehicle control modules.
- Replace, repair, and validate vehicle components according to safety, quality, and technical standards.
- Escalate complex technical issues to engineering teams with clear documentation and diagnostic findings.
- Work safely with electric vehicle systems, including high-voltage batteries, charging systems, inverters, and electric drivetrains.
- Follow strict high-voltage safety procedures when performing diagnostics, repairs, and component replacements.
- Support installation, inspection, and replacement of autonomous vehicle hardware components.
- Assist with checks related to cameras, LiDAR, radar, compute units, wiring harnesses, sensor mounts, and related vehicle systems.
- Perform vehicle software updates, configuration changes, and validation checks according to defined procedures.
- Act as the technical lead during assigned shifts when required.
- Provide guidance and escalation support to junior technicians, depot teams, and fleet operations staff.
- Help improve maintenance processes, vehicle turnaround time, and fleet reliability.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an automotive technician, service technician, EV technician, or diagnostic technician.
- Strong experience with automotive diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- Good understanding of electrical and electronic vehicle systems.
- Experience using diagnostic tools, service software, and technical repair documentation.
- Ability to follow strict technical procedures and safety protocols.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Comfortable working in shift-based operations, including evenings, weekends, or 24/7 fleet environments when required.
What We Are Looking For
Successful Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technicians are highly precise, safety-focused, and comfortable working with complex vehicle systems. They understand that in robotaxi fleet operations, every repair, inspection, and diagnostic decision directly impacts fleet uptime, operational safety, and the success of autonomous mobility deployment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with advanced electric and autonomous vehicle technologies.
- Hands-on involvement in robotaxi fleet operations, autonomous vehicle deployment, and autonomous ride-hailing services across North America.
- Structured onboarding and technical training.
- Long-term career development in autonomous mobility, EV fleet operations, and technical fleet maintenance.
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