Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Akkodis; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Technician for a contract role in Sunnyvale, CA, onsite. The position pays $40–$42 per hour on W2 and lasts 12 months with possible extension.

The role involves hardware, connectivity, and software troubleshooting, escalating complex issues, and ensuring vehicles are returned to service with documented resolutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on hardware service, electronics troubleshooting, automotive electronics, or comparable work.
• Working knowledge of Linux commands for log retrieval and system checks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot known sensor, harness, connector, network, and system faults using approved guides.
• Perform authorized component replacements and post-service checks.
• Retrieve logs and run approved diagnostic scripts; document results.

Skills

Hardware service

Electronics troubleshooting

Linux basics

Automotive electronics

Job description

Akkodis is seeking Autonomous Vehicle Technician for a contract job in Location: Sunnywale CA Onsite in United States.

Pay Range: $40/hr - $42/hr on W2

(The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Contract Duration: 12M+, Possible to extension

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Exp requried: 2-3+ Years

Role Overview

The Autonomous Vehicle Technician, it handles documented hardware, connectivity, and software issues that require more troubleshooting than routine checks. This contractor takes escalations from Technician I, follows approved diagnostic steps, and returns vehicles to service when a documented resolution or guided escalation applies.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot known sensor, harness, connector, network, and system faults using approved guides.
• Perform authorized component replacements and post-service checks.
• Retrieve logs, check system status, run approved diagnostic scripts, and complete documented software or firmware provisioning.
• Review assigned alerts and tickets; record findings, actions, and results.
• Guide Technician I through documented steps and escalates unresolved or undocumented issues to Technician III or Fleet Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on hardware service, electronics troubleshooting, automotive electronics, or comparable work.
• Working knowledge of Linux commands for log retrieval, system status, and connectivity checks.
• Ability to interpret documented diagnostic results and follow technical SOPs accurately.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AV/ADAS, robotics, sensors, vehicle networks, or automotive electronics.
• Experience with automotive Ethernet, FAKRA connectors, or harness service.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers