Electronics Technician

Avride•Austin, TX

17h•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 testing. The role is part of the Autonomy Platform Engineering Hardware team, which designs vehicle electronics including compute, power, networking, and sensor interface boards. Work is performed on-site between the electronics lab and the vehicle/robot fleet area on a flexible full-time schedule coordinated with the team.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch work and microscope-assisted SMD component 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 everyday computer tools, including Google Workspace (Docs and Sheets), email, online schematic/PCB viewers, and databases or ticketing systems.
Ability to follow detailed written procedures exactly and document work.
A precise, disciplined, and 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: 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/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 by following written test procedures and using 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 specified in procedures.
Assemble prototype hardware.
Build and modify test benches and fixtures.
Work through assigned task lists and plans, and write clear reports describing findings, actions, and test results.
Keep repair and inventory records up to date in tracking systems.