Mechatronics Technician III - Contract

Autonomous Solutions; Mendon (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autonomous Solutions is seeking a Mechatronics Technician III to support the yard truck program, including hook trailers, drive-by-wire development, deployment, and commissioning. You will coordinate field activities, work with RDO on vehicle commissioning, and help bring deployments to customers.

The role requires independent field work, problem solving, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position is hybrid based at our Mendon, UT headquarters with up to 60% CONUS travel, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electronics/mechatronics.
• 4–7 years hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% CONUS.
• DOT medical clearance and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical diagnostics on autonomous vehicles.
• Manage field assignments from dispatch to resolution with customer communication.
• Collaborate with Engineering to analyze failures and implement solutions.
• Maintain service records and field reports.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians in the field.

Skills

Diagnostics expertise

Mechatronics systems

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in electronics/mechatronics

Tools

Advanced diagnostic tools

Job description

ASI is expanding its teams to support its current ramp-up across development work, customer projects, and product deployments. This is a full-time W-2 contract position. The selected candidate will interview with ASI and work as an integrated member of the ASI team. W-2 employment, payroll, and benefits will be administered through one of ASI's staffing partners.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Mechatronics Technician III at ASI, you are supporting the Logistics team's yard truck program - hooking trailers and moving them dock to dock - including drive-by-wire development. You will be a part of a deployment team, and this role helps design and implement the deployment for customers. Day to day it runs the sequence of getting a truck ready, then moving it into deployment and commissioning: setting up sites, commissioning vehicles alongside RDO, and helping commercialize the yard truck. You manage field assignments independently, drive issue resolution, and serve as a technical resource for junior technicians and cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid role based out of our Mendon, UT headquarters. Planned and short-notice travel within the CONUS up to 60% may be required. Candidates must be able to pass a DOT medical evaluation and an MVR inquiry will be performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical diagnostics on autonomous vehicles
• Operate and evaluate autonomous robotic systems across all modes to assess performance, functionality, and reliability.
• Execute complex mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical diagnostics and repairs on autonomous vehicles.
• Manage field assignments from dispatch through resolution, including customer communication and documentation.
• Analyze recurring failure patterns and collaborate with Engineering to develop lasting solutions.
• Maintain complete and accurate service records, field reports, and parts usage documentation.
• Provide technical guidance to Technician I and II personnel in the field.
• Evaluate new tools and procedures in the field and report findings to Engineering.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Associate degree in electronics, mechatronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a DOT medical evaluation.
• 4-7 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and using advanced diagnostic tools.
• Leadership, foreman, or supervisory experience.
• Strong test and documentation experience.
• OSHA 10 (or willing to be trained).
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 60% as required.
• Experience working outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Exposure to field service, fleet maintenance, or customer-facing technical roles.
• Familiarity with electric or battery-powered equipment.
• Prior experience with robotics or autonomous systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively traverse in an indoor or outdoor work environment for 6-10 hours a day.
• Enter and exit equipment on average 10 times a day.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, and reach to install, test, and inspect equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively complete tasks in varied weather conditions and uneven terrain.
• Ability to document results using a laptop and a mobile phone throughout the shift.
• Ability to detect, identify, and respond to safety risks and environmental cues to safely operate and evaluate equipment.
• Ability to effectively complete essential functions while exposed to environmental allergens and fluctuating temperatures.

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.