Automotive Hardware & Software Technician – Chassis/ADAS

Applus IDIADA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

APPLUS IDIADA is seeking a hands-on testing technician to join the team responsible for chassis, active safety, and durability testing. You will execute inspection, diagnostics, and routine maintenance on vehicles and support retrofit activities with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires organizing daily tasks, documenting work, and communicating issues to operations staff. A background in automotive electromechanical systems and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation required.
• 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.
• Safe work practices and sound operational judgment.
• Travel availability.

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.

Skills

Automotive tech

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Documentation

Travel readiness

Linux basics

Safety practices

Job description

APPLUS IDIADA is seeking a hands-on testing technician to join the team responsible for chassis, active safety, and durability testing. You will execute inspection, diagnostics, and routine maintenance on vehicles and support retrofit activities with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires organizing daily tasks, documenting work, and communicating issues to operations staff. A background in automotive electromechanical systems and willingness to travel are essential.