Vehicle Technician | Dubai, UAE

Quona Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Moove seeks a junior-to-mid level Vehicle Technician in Dubai to inspect and validate AV hardware, including Lidar, Radar, cameras, and mounting systems. You will verify wiring, perform functional checks, and document findings to support safe deployment.

You will work with engineering and the AV Safety Manager to identify defects, track issues, and ensure mechanical assemblies remain in spec. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and hands-on hardware expertise.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Physics or Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in hardware testing or AV/industrial hardware operations.
• Hands-on with optical/electrical/sensor hardware; Lidar/Radar familiarity a plus.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, torque tools, and vehicle maintenance.
• Comfortable with diagnostic tools and onboard vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect AV hardware such as Lidar, Radar, cameras, and compute units to validate installation and condition.
• Perform functional hardware checks and sensor readiness validations before deployment.
• Conduct post-maintenance inspections to confirm issues are resolved.
• Inspect mounting hardware, cable routing, and IP seals for integrity.
• Maintain logs and QA records for traceability in fleet systems.
• Identify defects and escalate through non-conformance processes.
• Follow high-voltage safety, lockout/tagout, and safety protocols.

Skills

Hardware testing

Electronics QA

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostic tools

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical

Tools

Lidar

Radar

Optical sensors

Job description

About Moove

Moove is building the world’s largest fleet and best-in-class technologies to power mobility platforms. Our flagship Drive-to-Own (DTO) product democratises access to vehicle ownership with a revolutionary revenue-based financing model, enabling underserved mobility entrepreneurs to thrive.
Our global growth has been fuelled by our partnership with Uber and backed by leading investors and lenders, including Uber, Mubadala, BlackRock, and many others. Today, Moove operates the world's largest manned & autonomous ride-hail fleet, with 38k+ vehicles across 29 cities, 13 countries and 6 continents enabled by 2.1k+ employees – Moove continues to expand through strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Uber. We’re transforming mobility to be safer, more efficient, and accessible to all, while creating economic opportunities and supporting skills development in the mobility sector.

About the Role

As a Vehicle Technician, you are the specialist eyes on our autonomous vehicle sensor stack and mechanical assembly. You will inspect, test, and validate the hardware components that make our vehicles see and think; Lidar, Radar, cameras, and compute units as well as the physical mounting systems, wiring harnesses, and mechanical assemblies that hold everything together and ensure every system meets operational and safety standards before deployment.

This is a junior to mid-level hands-on technical role specializing in the inspection, testing, and quality assurance of AV self-driving system hardware and its mechanical integration. You will work closely with engineering staff and the AV Safety Manager to identify hardware defects, validate sensor performance, check mechanical integrity, document findings accurately, and support root cause analysis when issues arise. You are not a software engineer but you understand how hardware behaves, how to test it methodically, and how to flag when something is wrong.

What You’ll be Doing

Hardware Inspection and Validation

• Conduct structured inspections of AV self-driving system hardware including Lidar, Radar, cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and compute units
• Verify correct installation, alignment, physical condition, and connectivity of all sensor hardware following defined inspection checklists and partner SOPs
• Perform functional hardware checks and sensor readiness validations as part of the pre-deployment clearance process
• Conduct post-repair hardware inspections to confirm defects have been correctly resolved before vehicle redeployment
• Assess impact of environmental conditions heat, dust, humidity on sensor hardware performance and flag anomalies

Mechanical Inspection and Assembly Integrity

• Inspect all sensor mounting hardware brackets, fasteners, clamps, and vibration isolators for correct installation, torque, and physical condition
• Verify cable routing, strain relief, and connector seating across the full sensor wiring harness, flagging any chafe, pinch, or unseated connection
• Check enclosure seals, gaskets, and IP rated fittings to ensure ingress protection against dust and moisture critical in Dubai operating conditions
• Perform post-maintenance underbody and chassis-level inspections to confirm no mechanical disturbance from prior service activity
• Identify and mandate loose, corroded, or fatigued mechanical components before they cause sensor misalignment or vehicle downtime
• Maintain a structured mechanical inspection log alongside hardware QA records so both disciplines are traceable in the fleet maintenance system

Testing and Characterization

• Execute defined hardware performance tests and bench characterization procedures to verify sensor output against acceptance criteria
• Support calibration procedures for Lidar, Radar, and camera systems in accordance with partner technical standards
• Operate onboard diagnostic tools and software interfaces to assess hardware health and data quality
• Document test results accurately using 4Cs standards (Condition, Cause, Correction, Confirmation) in the fleet maintenance management system.

Defect Management and Escalation

• Identify, document, and mandate hardware defects and sensor anomalies through the defined non-conformance process
• Track open hardware issues including mechanical defects through to resolution; verify corrective actions before closing
• Identify recurring hardware failure patterns and surface structured findings to engineering staff and the AV Safety Manager
• Support post-incident technical reviews where hardware performance is a contributing factor

Compliance and Safety

• Adhere strictly to high-voltage safety, lockout/tagout, and hazardous material handling protocols at all times
• Follow mechanical safety protocols when working around high-torque fasteners, suspension components, and vehicle undercarriage including correct use of vehicle lifts and jack stands
• Maintain audit-ready hardware inspection and test records
• Ensure all hardware QA activities, electronic and mechanical, comply with partner technical standards and UAE regulatory requirements

What You will need for this position

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred

• 2 to 5 years of experience in hardware testing, electronics QA, light mechanical maintenance, or AV/automotive technical operations
• Hands-on experience with optical, electrical, or sensor hardware preferred; Lidar or Radar familiarity a strong advantage
• Practical experience with mechanical assembly, fastener systems, torque tools, and basic vehicle maintenance even from an automotive, aerospace, or industrial background
• Comfortable operating diagnostic tools, software interfaces, and onboard vehicle systems
• Strong attention to detail; methodical and thorough in inspection, testing, and documentation
• Basic data analysis skills; comfortable working with test outputs, logs, and performance data
• Able to lift and carry assemblies exceeding 25 kg and stand for extended periods
• Valid UAE driving license preferred

What Does Success Look Like

• All AV hardware inspected and validated to standard before every deployment
• Defects identified early, documented accurately, and resolved completely
• Recurring hardware issues surfaced to engineering before they become operational problems
• A sensor stack that performs reliably because the QA bar never moves
• Mechanical assemblies are consistently in spec no deployment is delayed by a loose mount, failed seal, or unseated connector that should have been caught at inspection

Who You’ll Be Working with:

Directly reporting to our Fleet Operations Manager, and closely working with our Operations Team.

About the team

Our team is collaborative, positive, curious, and engaged. We think fast, work smart, laugh often, and are looking for like-minded people to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom within reach.

Moove is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.

Pre-hiring Notice:

Moove relies on the accuracy of information contained in employment applications, as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and during employment. Any misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions in any information or data provided by an applicant may result in the applicant being excluded from further consideration for employment or if an individual has already been hired, termination of employment.

EEO Statement:

Moove is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic.