AV Assembly Technician

Avride; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer healthcare coverage via EOR

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for HC

Job summary

Avride is seeking Automotive Vehicle (AV) Assembly Technicians in Austin to support the build, integration, and maintenance of autonomous vehicle systems at our air-conditioned facility in North Austin. This role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical work to ensure the fleet remains reliable and safe.

You’ll read drawings, install sensors and wiring, troubleshoot, mentor teammates, and follow SOPs in a high-throughput environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with mechanical and electrical tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Work in a team-based, high-throughput production environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on vehicles for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install sensors, compute modules, wiring harnesses, and AV hardware.
• Execute vehicle retrofits and system integrations focusing on quality and throughput.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues during builds.
• Perform hardware updates, rework, and build corrections following SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Maintain tools, inventory, and documentation of work performed.

Skills

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Electrical testing

Mechanical tools proficiency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

onsite Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, at our advanced, air-conditioned, state-of-the‑art automotive and engineering facility located in North Austin. The target pay range for this role is $25-$30 hourly.

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, TX, with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each other’s advancements—a unique approach in the industry. Since 2017, Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands.

About the Role

We are looking for skilled Automotive Vehicle (AV) Assembly Techniciansto support the build, integration, maintenance, and deployment of advanced autonomous vehicle systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team working at the forefront of autonomous mobility technology.

In this role, you'll apply your automotive, mechanical, and electrical expertise to complex vehicle systems while serving as a technical resource for other technicians. From hardware installation and system integration to advanced diagnostics and field support, your work will directly impact the reliability, safety, and performance of the company's autonomous vehicle fleet.

We’re looking for an experienced automotive technician who is hands-on, detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable troubleshooting complex systems. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical backgrounds, experience working with advanced vehicle technology, and the ability to mentor and support other technicians.

What You'll Do

• Install and integrate sensors, compute modules, wiring harnesses, and custom AV hardware
• Execute vehicle retrofits and system integrations with a focus on quality and throughput
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues during build processes
• Perform hardware updates, rework, and build corrections as neededFollow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, repeatable builds
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams
• Maintain tools, inventory, and clear documentation of work performed

Required Skillset:

• Proficient with mechanical and electrical tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Able to work in a team‑based, high‑throughput production environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving mindset
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on vehicles for extended periods

Benefits:

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day‑to‑day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to local candidates.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email [e-mail].