Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician

Applus IDIADA•Ann Arbor, MI

30d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the testing team, this technician will be responsible for executing testing and instrumentation activities related to Chassis, Active Safety, and Durability programs. The role requires someone who is highly organized, objectively-focused, and has the ability to manage their own daily routine. Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting clients in product development with design, engineering, testing, and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of over 3000 professionals from more than 22 countries and an international network of subsidiaries in 25 countries. We are looking for talent to help shape the future of mobility with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. We offer job positions worldwide and internal mobility. The automotive sector is undergoing significant technological change, and at IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation. We expect our team members to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow. If you want to challenge yourself, enhance your technical skills, work in a thriving environment, and collaborate with world-leading experts, apply for one of our vacancies.

Requirements

Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation
Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
Basic Linux familiarity, including terminal navigation and ability to review logs or error outputs
Clear documentation habits and attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Safe work practices and sound operational judgment
Travel availability

Nice To Haves

ASE or OEM technician certifications
ADAS or sensor calibration experience
Exposure to LiDAR, radar, cameras, or embedded computer systems
EV, AV, depot, fleet, or R&D vehicle experience
Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Jira, Google Suite, or similar systems
Experience supporting vehicle retrofits, updates, or field issue resolution

Responsibilities

Perform routine vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance
Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems
Support hardware and software retrofit activity as needed
Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly
Communicate identified issues, repair status, and support needs to operations and support teams
Help return vehicles to deployment-ready status as quickly and safely as possible
Follow established safety procedures and use sound judgment while supporting fleet operations