Autonomous Vehicle Test Technician

Zoox; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Stock options (RSUs) / Stock Purchase

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Test Technician for the Base Operations team to plan, execute, and report tests on R&D bots and maintain the on-road fleet for demo and testing readiness.

You will configure vehicles, install sensors, operate DAQ systems, and work with engineering to ensure safe, on-road ready performance across NVH, thermal, durability, and vehicle dynamics testing. This role requires travel up to 50% and first-shift hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of automotive technician experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive repair and diagnostic procedures, tools, components, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory and application.
• Experience working with test equipment in NVH, Vehicle Dynamics, Thermal, Powertrain, Chassis, Restraint Systems, or Durability.
• Must pass background/MVR/drug screen and have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Execute vehicle-level test requests with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness; create diagnostic test plans as needed.
• Work with engineering to select and install appropriate test sensors, and to set up and configure DAQ systems.
• Support preparation of test parts and update test vehicles as dictated by test requirements; coordinate logistics for vehicles, equipment, and parts.
• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road use; perform vehicle-level inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Perform diagnostics and escalate to the appropriate engineering team when required; coordinate and drive the repair process.
• Sync with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for demonstration and testing requirements.
• Execute tests, collect data, and support the analysis, documentation, and reporting of results; maintain service records and quality field reports.
• Maintain shop and workshop space, tools, and parts inventory to a high professional standard of safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
• Build a strong service experience for internal teams and business partners.

Skills

Automotive repair

Electrical theory

Test instrumentation

DAQ operation

Team communication

Forklift operation

Education

Technical trade school certificate

Associate Degree in automotive repair

Tools

DAQ setup

CAN/LIN wiring

Soldering

Wiring diagrams

Instrumentation

Test equipment

Job description

Zoox is seeking a Test Technician for the Base Operations team to plan, execute, and report tests on R&D bots and maintain the on-road fleet for demo and testing readiness.

You will configure vehicles, install sensors, operate DAQ systems, and work with engineering to ensure safe, on-road ready performance across NVH, thermal, durability, and vehicle dynamics testing. This role requires travel up to 50% and first-shift hours.