Senior Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technician
Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)
Pay: $29.00 – $35.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time (30+ hours/week) | Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview
We are looking to hire a Senior Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technician to support the build, integration, and testing of advanced autonomous vehicle systems. This senior-level role combines hands-on automotive/mechatronics expertise, hardware integration, diagnostics, and technical leadership.
You will work closely with engineering, operations, and field testing teams to install and troubleshoot autonomous vehicle hardware, sensors, computing modules, and electrical systems while mentoring technicians and ensuring high-quality builds.
This role is ideal for a senior automotive technician, robotics technician, AV technician, or mechatronics specialist who thrives in fast-paced testing environments and complex vehicle system integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead installation, assembly, and integration of complex hardware systems including autonomous vehicle sensors, compute units, wiring harnesses, connectors, and electronic modules
Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and system-integration components on vehicle and robotic platforms
Support autonomous vehicle testing, field deployments, and validation activities
Execute and oversee preventative maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, and system calibration to ensure reliability and uptime
Provide technical leadership and on-site troubleshooting during vehicle testing operations
Collaborate with engineering, QA, and operations teams to improve hardware designs, build processes, and test workflows
Maintain technical documentation, inventory management, and tool tracking
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures
Mentor and train junior technicians on best practices, diagnostics, and integration processes

Required Qualifications (Mush have)

5+ years of hands-on experience in automotive service, robotics integration, autonomous vehicle operations, or mechatronics systems
Strong expertise with mechanical systems, electrical systems, vehicle electronics, and diagnostic tools
Experience reading and interpreting technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
Proficiency working with AC/DC electrical systems, sensors, connectors, control modules, and wiring harnesses
Advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across integrated vehicle systems
Experience leading, mentoring, or training technicians in a technical environment
Valid driver’s license and ability to support local field deployments
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in garage, warehouse, and outdoor testing environments

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)

Experience with autonomous vehicles (AV), robotics platforms, ADAS systems, or electric vehicles (EV)
Background in sensor integration (LiDAR, radar, cameras), compute platforms, or vehicle data systems
Experience with soldering, crimping, wiring harness fabrication, and hardware prototyping
Familiarity with vehicle testing, data collection, calibration workflows, or validation operations

How to Apply
Submit your updated CV and complete the screening questions. Qualified candidates will be contacted quickly through our automated process.

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