Prototyping Service Technician (Contract)

AI Chopping Block; Allen Park, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitude AI, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, seeks a Service Technician Associate to join the Service Operations team. You will perform electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance, diagnose issues, and collaborate with customers and team members.

The role emphasizes documenting findings, using diagnostic hardware and software, and ensuring ADAS/EV systems function correctly. Travel up to 15% for training or support is possible; a valid license and safety checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing electric/hybrid vehicles.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and document findings.
• Familiar with diagnostic hardware and software used in automotive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document all findings and track time.
• Diagnose issues using hardware/software combinations.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams on electrical/electronic systems.
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics.
• Manage flashing of automotive control modules and CAN bus operation.
• Validate ADAS/AV and EV system functionality.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Vehicle maintenance experience

Vehicle diagnostic hardware/software

Independent and team work

Written and verbal communication

Oscilloscope / Picoscope knowledge

Travel up to 15% for training/support

Valid driver's license and clean MVR

Safety screening/compliance checks

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar

Job description

Latitude AI (lat.ai) is building the future of Ford’s autonomy roadmap to make travel safer, less stressful, and more enjoyable for everyone. Bringing this vision to scale, our fully in-house developed hands-free ADAS platform will debut on the all-new Ford Fathom in 2027.

When you join the Latitude team, you’ll work alongside leading experts across machine learning and robotics, cloud platforms, mapping, sensors and compute systems, test operations, systems and safety engineering – all dedicated to redefining the relationship between people and their vehicles for millions of customers.

As a Ford Motor Company subsidiary, we operate independently to develop automated driving technology at the speed of a technology startup. Latitude is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.

Meet the team:

As a Service Technician Associate you will work as part of the Service Operations team providing electric and hybrid vehicle mechanical maintenance and support. In this position you will also perform independent project tasks and collaborate with internal and external customers and team members.

What you’ll do:

• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly
• Diagnose issues using supplied hardware and software combinations
• Communicate with cross functioning teams on electrical and electronic systems and autonomous control systems
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses from schematics, using hand tools and proper assembly and rework techniques
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
• Follow documented work instructions completely and accurately
• Validate DAT (Driver Assist Technologies), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assist Systems), AV (Autonomous Vehicle) and EV (Electric Vehicle) systems functionality
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

What you'll need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of employment experience
• Experience working on vehicles professionally
• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with the use of oscilloscope or picoscope
• Expect to potentially travel up to 15% of the time for training and/or support of other office locations
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements, as verified by Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter
• Ability to meet Latitude’s Vehicle Operator safety screening requirements, including drug screening and criminal background checks conducted prior to hire and periodically thereafter

Nice to have:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or similar
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomous vehicles or active safety equipment
• Familiar with vehicle integration software and data collection

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment. Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. The employee is required to frequently stand, walk, or sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and to regularly reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Learn more about Latitude’s team, mission and career opportunities at lat.ai!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.