Senior Technician

Motional; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motional in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Technician to join our team supporting the build, testing, and validation of advanced electromechanical systems for autonomous and electric vehicle platforms. This is a hands-on, senior-level role requiring deep electrical and mechanical knowledge, with an emphasis on harness fabrication, system integration, and documentation.

Based in our Pittsburgh office, the role requires in-office days each week.

Qualifications

• Experience with harness fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems—CAN, Ethernet, low‑voltage, sensors, and actuators.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a close knit team environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electromechanical issues.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical tasks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in complex wire harness fabrication from BOM and schematics.
• Support prototype builds, retrofits, and system integrations for advanced vehicle programs.
• Assemble, diagnose, and repair electromechanical systems.
• Perform at a high level in a rapid prototype R&D environment.
• Create concise documentation of work performed.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards across all work performed.

Skills

Harness fabrication

Electromechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Documentation

Communication

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

CAD (EB-CAD)

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Mission Summary

We’re looking for a highly skilled Senior Technician to join our Pittsburgh-based team supporting the build, testing, and validation of advanced electromechanical systems — primarily focused on autonomous and electric vehicle platforms. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level technician role for someone with deep electrical and mechanical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Proficient in complex wire harness fabrication, with the proven ability to execute builds from a Bill of Materials (BOM) and schematics.
• Support prototype builds, retrofits, and system integrations for advanced vehicle programs.
• Assemble, diagnose, and repair electromechanical systems.
• Able to perform at a high level in a rapid prototype research and development environment.
• Create concise documentation of work being performed.
• Maintain high safety and quality standards across all work performed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experienced with harness fabrication and assembly
• Knowledge of electromechanical systems—CAN, Ethernet, low‑voltage, sensors, and actuators.
• Expected to work efficiently and collaboratively within a close knit team environment
• Skilled in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electromechanical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of technical tasks.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Bonus Skills

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent industry‑standard harness fabrication certification.
• Prior experience in a rapid prototyping environment.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with CAD or harness design software such as EB-CAD or SolidWorks Electrical.
• Familiarity with flashing ECUs and basic diagnostics using UDS or OBD tools.
• Knowledge of vehicle safety systems and industry quality standards.

This role is based in our Pittsburgh office and requires in‑office days each week.

Salary Range

$84,000 — $109,500 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We’re driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren’t just developing driverless cars; we’re creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We’re creating first‑of‑its‑kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it’s not only good for our business, it’s the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully‑autonomous cross‑country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world’s first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world’s longest‑standing public robotaxi fleet. We’re driven to scale; we’re moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional’s benefits program. Motional’s benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly‑hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.