Vehicle Technician - Autonomous Vehicle Fleet (Contract)
4 days ago
San Francisco
Job DescriptionVehicle Technician – Autonomous Vehicle Fleet (Contract) Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Pay: $38/hour Schedule: Full-time (30+ hours per week) Contract Role | Panel Interview Process Overview We are hiring an engineering-focused Engineering Technician – Vehicle Systems to support the maintenance, diagnostics, and operational readiness of autonomous fleet vehicles for an on-demand ride-hailing platform. This is a hands-on, lab-based role supporting vehicle configuration, testing, inspections, and fleet reworks in a fast-paced autonomous vehicle environment. The ideal candidate has strong automotive, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting experience and is comfortable working directly with engineering teams to keep vehicles road-ready. This is not a desk role. Hands-on experience is essential. Key Responsibilities • Perform scheduled, preventative, and corrective maintenance on autonomous fleet vehicles, • Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off vehicles for safe on-road operation, • Conduct advanced diagnostics, system checks, and multi-point inspections, • Perform quality control (QC) inspections on completed work, • Diagnose issues, perform root cause analysis, and escalate complex problems to engineering teams, • Execute vehicle reworks, repairs, and component replacements, • Support vehicle readiness for testing, demonstrations, and validation activities, • Create and execute diagnostic test plans as required, • Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and quality documentation, • Assist with tools, parts inventory, and shop organization, • Maintain lab and shop facilities in excellent working condition, • Operate shop equipment safely while following OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and hazardous waste regulations, • 2–4+ years of professional experience as a Vehicle Technician, Automotive Technician, or Engineering Technician, • Extensive knowledge of vehicle systems, diagnostics, tools, and repair techniques, • Experience performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and repair coordination, • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and service procedures, • Comfortable using shop tools, diagnostic equipment, and test tools, • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, • Ability to pass background check, MVR, and drug screening, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/sit for 8+ hour shifts, • Forklift and/or gantry operation experience, • Current forklift certification compliant with Cal/OSHA standards, • Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and documentation discipline, • 5+ years automotive or vehicle technician experience, • Experience in an engineering lab, R&D environment, or automotive research facility, • Knowledge of CAN bus systems, wiring diagrams, soldering, and electrical diagnostics, • Automotive technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology, • Experience towing vehicle haulers or large trailers, • Exposure to autonomous vehicles, EV systems, or advanced vehicle platforms #LI-DNI Powered by JazzHR MsBSBWky9v