Engineering Technician

Botauto; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Botauto is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Brookshire, Texas, to focus on retrofitting and maintenance of autonomous vehicles. This role is crucial for ensuring the effective operation and innovation within the fleet.

Key responsibilities include retrofitting trucks with autonomous systems, conducting inspections, and diagnosing vehicle issues. Ideal candidates will have a background in automotive mechanics and technical certifications, along with strong problem-solving skills.

The position offers flexibility in hours and the chance to be part of an innovative company in the transportation industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, installation, cable routing, metal fabrication, and soldering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in electrical and electronics, preferably with ADAS.

Responsibilities

• Retrofit heavy duty trucks with autonomous driving systems.
• Conduct detailed inspections and routine maintenance of vehicle systems.
• Diagnose and repair issues related to autonomous vehicles.

Skills

In-house manufacturing and quality assurance experience

Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software

Reading blueprints and wiring diagrams

Excellent problem-solving skills

Experience in automotive mechanics

Education

ASE Certification or relevant technical certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

About

Bot Auto is focused on advanced technology in long-haul transportation, delivering solutions to supply chain shortage issues in the trucking industry which includes driver shortages, brokerage efficiency and vehicle reliability. A defended and innovative autonomous trucking system can be a more intelligent and sustainable solution of supply chains, improving customer relationships and eliminating emissions.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to specialize in the retrofitting, wiring harness, maintenance, repair, and enhancement of autonomous vehicles. This role is essential for the smooth operation and innovation of our operational fleet.

Responsibilities

• Retrofit heavy duty trucks with autonomous driving systems including but not limited to fabrication, cable routing and connection, subassembly, assembly, installation, sealing, setup, software / firmware upgrade, inspection, testing and validation…etc.
• Conduct detailed inspections, routine and preventative maintenance of vehicle systems, such as chassis, suspension, brakes, steering, throttle and autonomous systems.
• Diagnose and repair quality issues related to autonomous vehicles like sensor installation, cable connections, cleaning, leakage, and alignments.
• Perform modification and replacement for aftermarket autonomous vehicles.
• Manage tools, jigs, non-inventory items and other mateials as assigned.

Requirements

• In-house manufacturing and quality assurance experience in assembly, installation, cable routing, metal fabrication, soldering and others, preferably in the auto or truck industry.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software for troubleshooting vehicle systems.
• Capable of reading blue prints, wiring diagrams, SOPs and BOMs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in automotive mechanics, electrical and electronics, with specific skills in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) is preferred.
• ASE Certification, CVSA Inspection certification or relevant technical certification in automotive mechanics, with a focus on emerging technologies is preferred.
• Travel ( <10% )

Location and Hours

Location: Greater Houston, TX

Hours: 10am-6pm (willing to work flexible hours when needed).