Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician – EV & Sensors

AutoNation Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher income potential

Full benefits: PTO & 401K match

Longevity bonuses

Referral bonuses up to $3,000 per tech

Employee vehicle discounts

Job summary

AutoNation is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Technician to diagnose and repair EV/AV systems in our Nashville-area shop. You will work on high‑voltage powertrains, sensor suites, and AV compute hardware, ensuring safety and reliability for our autonomous fleet.

You will calibrate LiDAR/radar/cameras, assist with software deployments and data reviews, and support field testing with our engineering teams. A background in automotive/EV tech and strong diagnostic skills are required to succeed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years as automotive, EV, robotics, or AV technician.
• Strong diagnostic experience with mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with sensor systems (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and computer hardware.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software, scan tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on AV powertrain, braking, suspension, and high-voltage systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and validate faults involving CAN networks, LIN bus, power distribution, and AV compute hardware.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to perform root-cause analysis and resolve recurring system issues.
• Conduct precise calibrations of LiDAR, radar, camera arrays, GPS units, IMUs, and perception systems.
• Validate sensor alignment, accuracy, and performance to meet AV operational standards.
• Support testing and verification of updated sensor platforms or new hardware integrations.
• Install, configure, and replace AV components, including compute modules, communication units, wiring harnesses, and networking equipment.
• Support engineering teams with software deployments, data extraction, log reviews, and local debugging.
• Execute test plans, collect vehicle data, and provide technical feedback on firmware and hardware performance.
• Support on-road and closed-course AV testing, including real-time troubleshooting during missions.
• Respond to escalated field issues, vehicle recoveries, and operational incidents.
• Coordinate with remote monitoring teams to address live AV technical needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of repairs, calibrations, and diagnostics in fleet management systems.
• Identify system trends, propose solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and training to AV technicians and cross-functional team members.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

EV/Hybrid systems

Sensor systems

CAN/LIN tools

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

ASE Master Technician

Tools

CANalyzer

SavvyCAN

Vehicle Spy

Job description

AutoNation is seeking an Autonomous Vehicle Technician to diagnose and repair EV/AV systems in our Nashville-area shop. You will work on high‑voltage powertrains, sensor suites, and AV compute hardware, ensuring safety and reliability for our autonomous fleet.

You will calibrate LiDAR/radar/cameras, assist with software deployments and data reviews, and support field testing with our engineering teams. A background in automotive/EV tech and strong diagnostic skills are required to succeed.