Automotive Service Technician (Contract)

latitude; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude AI is hiring a Service Technician Associate to support the Service Operations team in integrating Latitude technology into new and existing fleet vehicles. This entry-level to intermediate role involves performing automotive repairs, documenting findings, and developing diagnostic skills for autonomous vehicles.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with two years of vehicle experience, a valid license, and willingness to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of employment experience
• Experience working on vehicles professionally
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet background checks
• Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses
• Entry-level knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
• Travel up to 15% for training/office support

Responsibilities

• Up-fit Latitude technology into new and existing fleet vehicles
• Professional level automotive repairs
• Document all findings and track time accordingly
• Develop diagnostic skills in autonomous vehicle field
• Communicate with cross-functioning teams
• Follow provided work instructions completely and accurately
• Work in small teams to complete engineering requirements
• Track inventory of parts and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics basics

Teamwork

Communication

Google Workspace

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAN bus

Vehicle diagnostics 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 the all‑new Ford Fathom 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.

This contract will be 1 year (12 months) in duration.

Meet the team:

The Service Technician Associate will work as part of the Service Operations team providing electric and hybrid vehicle mechanical maintenance and support. This entry‑level to intermediate role will also perform independent project tasks primarily focusing on new vehicle builds.

What you'll do:

• Up‑fit Latitude technology into new and existing fleet vehicles
• Professional level automotive repairs
• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly
• Develop diagnostic skills in the autonomous vehicle field
• Communicate with cross functioning teams
• Follow provided work instructions completely and accurately
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements
• Track inventory of the location's parts and supplies
• 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
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence 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
• Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses
• Entry level knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail
• Expect to potentially travel up to 15% of the time for training and/or support of other office locations

Nice to have:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology or similar
• Vehicle conversion experience - Firetrucks, ambulances, etc
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomous vehicles or active safety equipment
• Experience with flashing and re‑flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
• 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.

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 identit