Service Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technician

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

This role is onsite Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM , at our advanced, air-conditioned, state-of-the-art automotive and engineering facility located in North Austin. The target pay range for this role is $25-$30 hourly.

About Avride

Avride is a U.S.-based autonomous vehicle startup headquartered in Austin, TX, with additional R&D hubs around the world. Our company develops and operates both autonomous cars and delivery robots that share technologies and mutually benefit from each other’s advancements—a unique approach in the industry. Since 2017, Avride has been building expertise in autonomous technologies to create solutions that address current needs and anticipate future demands.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilledSenior Automotive Vehicle (AV) Technicianto support the build, integration, maintenance, and deployment of advanced autonomous vehicle systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team working at the forefront of autonomous mobility technology.

In this role, you’ll apply your automotive, mechanical, and electrical expertise to complex vehicle systems while serving as a technical resource for other technicians. From hardware installation and system integration to advanced diagnostics and field support, your work will directly impact the reliability, safety, and performance of the company’s autonomous vehicle fleet.

We’re looking for an experienced automotive technician who is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and comfortable troubleshooting complex systems. Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and electrical backgrounds, experience working with advanced vehicle technology, and the ability to mentor and support other technicians.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the installation and integration of vehicle hardware, including sensors, compute modules, wiring harnesses, connectors, and electronic components.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and system‑integration issues.
• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and system upgrades.
• Assess vehicle issues and determine appropriate repair or corrective actions.
• Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and emergency technical response.
• Monitor vehicle condition and proactively identify potential reliability or safety issues.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to troubleshoot problems and provide feedback on hardware and processes.
• Use diagnostic equipment, technical schematics, and documentation to identify and resolve system‑level issues.
• Perform electrical work involving AC/DC systems, sensors, connectors, wiring, and control modules.
• Maintain technical documentation, tools, equipment, inventory, and shop readiness.
• Mentor and train junior technicians, sharing technical knowledge and troubleshooting best practices.

Preferred Skillset:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in automotive service, robotics integration, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of automotive mechanical and electrical systems.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to resolve complex system‑level issues.
• Experience working with AC/DC electrical systems, sensors, connectors, wiring harnesses, and control modules.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical schematics, and service documentation.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or training technicians.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to provide local field support as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in shop, warehouse, and outdoor field environments.
• Detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced technical environment.
• Experience with electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, ADAS, or advanced vehicle systems is highly preferred.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, wiring fabrication, or prototyping is preferred.
• Experience with automotive testing, data collection, calibration, or vehicle deployment operations is a plus.

Benefits:

• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Employer Subsidized Healthcare Benefits thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare‑related costs
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance thru our 3rd party employer of record partner
• 401k package

Commitment: This is a full‑time, ongoing contract position staffed through our trusted Employer of Record partner, who manages payroll, benefits, and local compliance on our behalf. You will work day‑to‑day with the Avride team and be fully integrated into our culture and operations. This job is onsite and available to local candidates.

Candidates are required to be authorized to work in the U.S. The employer is not offering relocation, sponsorship, and remote work options are not available.

Avride is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to employment opportunities. Avride complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with the application or hiring process, or to perform the essential functions of a job, please email [e-mail].