Field Operations Technician: Autonomous Vehicle Testing

6AM City, LLC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Field Operations Technician for on-site work in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on field operations, equipment setup, and system testing to support autonomous vehicle development and product validation.

The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and data collection to improve machine learning models. Expect travel to the US and Canada (10–20%) as projects require, with hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Field operations, maintenance, and testing experience.
• Strong diagnostics and problem-solving skills required.
• Able to learn proprietary diagnostic software and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support field operations, equipment setup, and system testing.
• Collect field data to improve autonomous vehicle machine learning models.
• Perform equipment assembly, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with technical diagnostics and field issue resolution.
• Support pilot projects, product validation, and testing activities.
• Travel 10–20% across the US and Canada for field support when required.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

BEV systems

Technical support

Preventive maintenance

Planning and organization

Microsoft Office/Teams

Proprietary diagnostic software

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology/Diesel Power Technology/Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technology Management (or related field)

Job description

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Field Operations Technician for on-site work in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on field operations, equipment setup, and system testing to support autonomous vehicle development and product validation.

The ideal candidate will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and data collection to improve machine learning models. Expect travel to the US and Canada (10–20%) as projects require, with hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting.