Autonomous Vehicle Technician - West Los Angeles
About The Position
The Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Technician is an entry-level role responsible for supporting basic inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks on autonomous vehicles. This position provides hands-on learning and development in AV hardware, sensors, electrical systems, and diagnostic procedures while assisting more experienced technicians. The Junior Technician ensures vehicle readiness, supports fleet operations, and follows established safety and technical procedures. This role is ideal for early-career technicians, recent technical program graduates, or individuals transitioning from traditional automotive or mechanical fields into advanced mobility technology.
Requirements
- 0–2+ years of experience as an automotive, EV, mechanical, or electrical technician OR recent graduate of a technical training program.
- Basic understanding of vehicle mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to use hand tools and basic diagnostic equipment.
- Willingness to learn advanced AV systems, sensors, and diagnostic tools.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, work under vehicles, and operate in field environments.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with EV systems, hybrid systems, robotics, or ADAS (even at a basic level).
- Familiarity with multimeters, scan tools, or basic electrical testing.
- Technical certifications (automotive, diesel, electronics, robotics, mechatronics).
- Interest in autonomous vehicles, mobility technology, or robotics.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs under the direction of senior technicians.
- Check fluid levels, tire condition, torque specs, safety systems, and general vehicle health.
- Document maintenance activities in fleet management systems.
- Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage issues.
- Assist with basic component replacements such as sensors, wiring harnesses, modules, or mounts.
- Learn and use diagnostic tools, scan software, and testing equipment with supervision.
- Assist with basic sensor cleaning, visual inspection, and mounting checks (LiDAR, radar, cameras).
- Support high-level technicians with calibration setups and test preparation.
- Learn fundamentals of perception systems and how they affect AV performance.
- Support installation, removal, or inspection of vehicle hardware components.
- Perform basic cable routing, connector checks, and system verification steps.
- Assist with software updates, data transfers, and log collection under supervision.
- Prepare vehicles for daily missions, including power checks, health verification, and readiness procedures.
- Respond to low-level field incidents, perform simple vehicle resets, and coordinate with remote monitoring teams.
- Assist during test drives, closed-course operations, and controlled scenarios.
- Follow all safety procedures, including high-voltage awareness, lockout/tagout, and safe tool usage.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and vehicle conditions.
- Actively participate in training, mentorship, and skill development programs.
- Learn AV systems, diagnostic practices, and component functions with the goal of advancement.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching
- Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
