Senior AV Diagnostics & Calibration Technician

AutoNation Inc.

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 79,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

AutoNation Inc. is recruiting an Advanced Autonomous Vehicle Technician to diagnose, repair, calibrate, and integrate autonomous vehicle systems. The role involves AV powertrain, sensor suites, and high‑voltage work in on-site shop and field settings.

You will support software deployments, data review, and testing under leadership from engineering and operations teams. Requires 3–5+ years in automotive/AV tech, strong diagnostic skills, and familiarity with LiDAR, cameras, CAN/LIN, and HV

Qualifications

3-5+ years of automotive, EV, robotics, or AV technician experience.
Strong diagnostic experience with mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
Hands-on experience with sensor systems (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and compute hardware.
Proficiency with diagnostic software, scan tools, and electrical testing equipment.
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering documentation.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Perform complex diagnostic and repair on AV powertrain, braking, suspension, and HV systems.
Diagnose CAN/LIN faults and validate with root-cause analysis.
Calibrate LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS, IMUs, and perception systems.
Install, configure, and replace AV components; assist software deployments.
Support on-road and closed-course testing and incident response.
Document repairs and contribute to continuous improvement.