Senior AV Technician – Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Avride; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer healthcare benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability & life insurance

401k

Job summary

Avride in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technician to support build, integration, maintenance and deployment of autonomous vehicle systems. You will lead hardware installation, diagnostics, and field support for our advanced fleet.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive/mechatronics, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and experience mentoring others. This is an onsite, full-time role with daytime hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in automotive service, robotics integration, mechatronics, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including complex system-level issues.
• Experience with reading wiring diagrams and service documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work local field support.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and integration of vehicle hardware including sensors and compute modules.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and system integration issues.
• Perform and oversee maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and system upgrades.
• Assess vehicle issues and determine corrective actions.
• Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and emergency response.
• Monitor vehicle condition and identify potential safety issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Use diagnostic equipment and schematics to resolve system-level problems.
• Perform electrical work involving AC/DC systems, sensors, wiring, and control modules.
• Maintain documentation, tools, inventory, and shop readiness.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.

Skills

Automotive mechanics

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

System integration

Mentoring technicians

Reading wiring diagrams

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Physical endurance

Soldering/crimping

Tools

AC/DC electrical systems

Schematic reading

Job description

Avride in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technician to support build, integration, maintenance and deployment of autonomous vehicle systems. You will lead hardware installation, diagnostics, and field support for our advanced fleet.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive/mechatronics, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and experience mentoring others. This is an onsite, full-time role with daytime hours.