Electronics Technician

Avride•Austin, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Avride is seeking a hands-on Electronics Technician in Austin to maintain electronics across its robotaxi and delivery robot fleet and help build hardware for future testing. The role is part of the Autonomy Platform Engineering Hardware team, which designs vehicle electronics such as compute, power, networking, and sensor interface boards. The technician diagnoses, tests, repairs, assembles, and installs electronic units and wiring on vehicles and robots. The position also involves prototype hardware assembly, building and modifying test benches and fixtures, following detailed procedures and task plans, documenting findings and test results, and keeping repair and inventory records current. This is an on-site role split between the electronics lab and the vehicle and robot fleet area, with a flexible full-time schedule coordinated with the team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; relocation, sponsorship, and remote work are not offered.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch and microscope work with SMD components and small-package rework.
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, bench power supplies, and oscilloscopes.
Experience with crimping, connector termination, and cable assembly.
Comfort using Google Workspace, email, online schematic and PCB viewers, and databases or ticketing systems.
Ability to follow detailed written procedures exactly and document work.
Precise, disciplined, detail-oriented approach to work.
Ability to work independently and complete tasks on schedule.
Authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

IPC certification such as J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721 (rework/repair), or IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable and harness).
Experience with automotive, robotics, or other vehicle electronics.
Familiarity with ESD-safe work practices.
EV or high-voltage safety awareness.
Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and test electronic units on robotaxis and delivery robots using written test procedures and electrical test equipment.
Disassemble and reassemble electronic units.
Remove and install units on vehicles and robots.
Route and install wiring on vehicles and robots.
Re-terminate and re-crimp cable assemblies and harnesses.
Repair PCB assemblies by reworking and replacing components, including fine-pitch work under a microscope, and perform follow-up tests.
Assemble prototype hardware.
Build and modify test benches and fixtures.
Work through assigned task lists and plans, and write clear reports documenting findings, actions, and test results.
Keep repair and inventory records current in tracking systems.