Engineering Technician

Kodiak AI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Biannual bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Free catered lunch

Fully stocked kitchen

EV charging

Job summary

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Mountain View, CA team. You will build and maintain experimental and operations vehicles, producing high quality prototype and first article builds while generating actionable feedback for engineering teams.

You will test mechanical and electrical components, perform soldering, manage BOMs, and keep the lab safe and organized. Competitive compensation, equity, and strong benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an R&D or development lab environment
• Experience with prototype builds, testing, and operating test equipment
• Strong electrical diagnostics; read schematics and harness diagrams
• Meticulous, methodical work using checklists and documented processes
• Clear communication with engineers and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Build high quality prototype and first article builds of autonomous tech
• Generate work instructions, redlines, and manufacturing feedback for engineering
• Perform incoming quality inspections for contract manufacturing builds
• Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures
• Test mechanical and electrical components and assemblies
• Perform soldering and subsystem builds
• Manage BOMs and lab inventories
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment

Skills

Prototype builds

Electrical diagnostics

Read schematics

Safety & quality

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.

We are looking for an Engineering Technician to join us in building and maintaining our experimental and operations vehicles.

In this role, you will:

• Be a core member on the Engineering team responsible for building high quality prototype and first article builds of autonomous technology
• Generate work instructions, redlines, and manufacturing/service feedback for the engineering team
• Perform incoming quality inspections for contract manufacturing builds
• Organize and manage prototype test setups/fixtures
• Perform testing on mechanical and electrical components and assemblies
• Perform soldering, mechanical assemblies, and subsystem builds
• Manage BOMs and organize lab inventories
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment throughout builds and engineering tests

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience working in an R&D or development lab environment in close collaboration with engineering staff. Strong hands‑on background. Diverse experience in the automotive, aerospace or related industry is a plus.
• Experience with prototype builds, testing and operating test equipment
• Strong electrical diagnostics experience. You know how to chase down any electrical gremlins and correct them. Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment. Able to read schematics, electrical diagrams, harness diagrams, etc.
• Reliability and consistency. You have a track record of meticulous work. You are comfortable developing and practicing methodical service through the use of checklists, protocols, and work documentation.
• Clear communication. You are comfortable providing feedback to engineers, and sharing insights with the team at large to improve products and processes. You know how to collaborate, and when to get secondary inspection and review for safety‑critical decisions.
• Innovative mindset. You like to find ways to improve the system you are working on. You can solve problems and complete tasks even when the path to the solution is not clear at the outset.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package including equity and biannual bonuses
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Guardian (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
• Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
• Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
• Fidelity 401(k)
• Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA

The pay range listed below reflects the base salaryin our SF/Silicon Valley location,across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package

$40 - $50 USD

At Kodiak, we strive to build a diverse community working towards our common company goals in a safe and collaborative environment where harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited. Kodiak is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

In alignment with its business operations, Kodiak adheres to all relevant statutes, regulations, and administrative prerequisites. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status. Should the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate’s residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security‑related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak’s sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate’s application. If applicable, Kodiak may provide visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We use a third‑party AI tool (Endorsed) to assist in the initial screening of applications. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Endorsed with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team, and no automated system makes the ultimate decision regarding hiring. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. We began using Endorsed on January 1, 2026. You can review the independent bias audit report covering our use of Endorsed [here] https://endorsed.com/local-law-144 . By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your application may be processed by AI systems as part of the screening and selection process. If you have any questions or would like to request a separate review of your application, please contact [e-mail] with "Separate Review Request" in the email subject line.