Lead Autonomous Vehicle Engineering Technician

Glydways•Atlanta, GA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician will support the build, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of vehicle and hardware test platforms. In addition to hands-on technical responsibilities, this role will serve as a primary technical resource for the technician team, coordinating day-to-day work, establishing priorities, maintaining quality standards, and helping drive issues to resolution. The Lead Technician will work closely with engineering and other cross-functional teams to translate engineering requirements into technician-level execution, identify blockers, coordinate resources, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This is an in-person position in Atlanta, GA and will start as a one year contract. The role will start with an in-person 4-6 week training in Richmond, CA.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and provide technical direction to other technicians
Ability to review completed work for quality, accuracy, and adherence to drawings, procedures, and engineering requirements
Ability to prioritize work, assign tasks, and drive technical issues through resolution
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams
Proficiency with general shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron)
Experience building, troubleshooting, and diagnosing computers, PCBs, and related systems
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to crouch, bend, or work in low-clearance areas for wiring tasks
Experience building cable harnesses and managing cable routing
Working knowledge of computer and networking hardware
Familiarity with automotive mechanical and electrical systems (OEM or equivalent)
Ability to independently diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, computer, and network-related issues
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation
Ability to lift and carry 25–50 lb boxes
Occasional work travel may be required (Up to 30%)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a Lead Technician, Senior Technician, Shop Lead, or similar technical leadership role
Experience with Google Workspace, Fleetio, JIRA, Confluence, or similar programs
Knowledge of network equipment setup and diagnosis
Experience running scripts and working with Linux-based systems
Experience working on fully electric vehicle systems and high-voltage (HV) systems; formal HV training/certification preferred
Experience driving trucks and trailers
Experience supporting prototype, development, test, or engineering vehicle environments
Experience coordinating shop/lab activities, parts, tooling, equipment, and technician workloads
B.S. in an Engineering field (bonus qualification)

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day technical activities of technicians supporting test platforms, vehicles, lab equipment, and associated hardware
Coordinate technician workloads, establish priorities, assign work, and track tasks through completion
Provide hands-on technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and mentorship to technicians
Serve as a primary point of contact between technicians and engineering teams for technical execution and issue escalation
Support and maintain configuration control of various configurations and generations of test platforms
Use lab tools such as soldering irons, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment
Integrate network and vehicle system components into server racks
Assemble custom hardware to enable Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair test hardware and equipment
Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex or recurring hardware, electrical, networking, and system-level issues
Build cable harnesses based on schematics and drawings
Review harness builds, installations, repairs, and modifications to ensure they meet engineering requirements and quality standards
Occasionally move computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance
Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve complex hardware and software issues
Coordinate with engineering teams to plan hardware changes, test-platform updates, retrofits, and system upgrades
Assist with engineering/marketing demos, including system preparation, transport, setup, and technical support
Lead technician-side preparation and readiness for engineering tests, demonstrations, and other critical events
Create and manage tickets in various ticketing systems to track issues, incidents, hardware changes, and performed work
Ensure technician work is properly documented, including repairs, modifications, configuration changes, troubleshooting results, and parts usage
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for parts receiving, installations, upgrades, and decommissioning efforts
Identify tooling, parts, equipment, documentation, and process gaps that could impact technician productivity or system readiness
Develop and improve technician procedures, troubleshooting guides, work instructions, and best practices
Promote safe work practices and ensure technicians follow applicable shop, electrical, HV, and equipment safety procedures
Provide feedback on technician performance, training needs, workload, and opportunities for process improvement