Senior AV Technician & Tech Lead

AutoNation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including PTO &

401K w/ company match

Longevity bonuses

Employee referral program up to $3000

Job summary

AutoNation Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician to lead advanced diagnostics and calibrations on autonomous fleets.

You will mentor technicians, drive best practices for safety and reliability, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams on technical projects. You will diagnose and repair AV powertrain and sensor systems, perform data analysis, and support software deployments while advancing fleet performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as automotive, EV, robotics, or AV technician.
• Expert diagnostic skills with mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with sensor systems (LiDAR, radar, cameras) and compute hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex diagnostics & repairs for AV powertrain, braking, suspension, HV, and sensor systems.
• Calibrate LiDAR, radar, cameras, GPS, IMUs, and perception systems to AV standards.
• Install, configure, and service AV components including compute modules and wiring harnesses.

Job description

AutoNation Inc. is seeking a Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician to lead advanced diagnostics and calibrations on autonomous fleets.

You will mentor technicians, drive best practices for safety and reliability, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and safety teams on technical projects. You will diagnose and repair AV powertrain and sensor systems, perform data analysis, and support software deployments while advancing fleet performance and safety standards.