Automotive Service Technician (Contract)

Latitude; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude AI is seeking hands-on technicians in California for an hourly contract position to document findings, diagnose issues, and validate ADAS and EV systems. The role requires vehicle experience, diagnostic knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

Strong teamwork and clear communication are essential. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, experience on vehicles, and familiarity with oscilloscope or picoscope tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of employment experience.
• Experience working on vehicles professionally.
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with oscilloscope or picoscope.
• Willing to travel up to 25% for training or support.
• Must have valid driver’s license and MVR checks.
• Ability to meet safety screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly.
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams on electrical and autonomous control systems.
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques.
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN bus operation.
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately.
• Validate DAT, ADAS, AV and EV system functionality.
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Electrical wiring

CAN bus

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscope

Picoscope

Diagnostic software

Hand tools

Job description

Latitude AI ( lat.ai ) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle in 2027. When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers. As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

What you’ll do:

• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations
• Communicate with cross functioning teams on electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately
• Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), AV (Autonomous Vehicle) and EV (Electric Vehicle) systems functionality
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

What you’ll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of employment experience
• Experience working on vehicles professionally
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with the use of oscilloscope or picoscope
• Expect to potentially travel up to 25% of the time for training and/or support of other office locations
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, including drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter

Nice to have:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomous vehicles or active safety equipment
• Familiar with vehicle integration software and data collection

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment. Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, or sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to regularly reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

The expected hourly pay range for this contract position in California is $29.15 - $43.73/hour USD. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.