Vehicle Technician

NGV Talent; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NGV Talent is hiring an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and readiness of an autonomous vehicle fleet in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical knowledge, robust diagnostic skills, and experience with complex vehicle systems in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires hands-on work, ability to travel locally, and collaboration with engineering and shop teams to ensure safe operation and timely demonstrations.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional technician experience.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair methods, tools, materials, and systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented work style.
• Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Current forklift operator certification.
• Ability to operate forklift and/or gantry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road operation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and fleet rework.
• Travel locally as needed to support vehicle setup, diagnostics, and maintenance.
• Partner with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstrations.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and upscale complex problems to engineering teams as needed.
• Coordinate and drive the repair process from diagnosis through resolution.
• Develop diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation.
• Maintain detailed service records and quality field reports.
• Keep shop facilities, tools, and workspaces organized and in excellent working condition.
• Assist with parts inventory, tracking, and organization.
• Support internal teams and stakeholders with a high-quality service experience.

Skills

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Vehicle maintenance

Communication skills

Independent work

Team-oriented

Background check/drug screen

Education

Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair

Tools

Forklift operation

CAN systems (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and readiness of an autonomous vehicle fleet in Las Vegas.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced automotive technician with solid mechanical knowledge, strong diagnostic skills, and experience supporting complex vehicle systems in a fast-paced technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road operation
• Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and fleet rework
• Travel locally as needed to support vehicle setup, diagnostics, and maintenance
• Partner with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstrations
• Diagnose vehicle issues and upscale complex problems to engineering teams as needed
• Coordinate and drive the repair process from diagnosis through resolution
• Develop diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation
• Maintain detailed service records and quality field reports
• Keep shop facilities, tools, and workspaces organized and in excellent working condition
• Assist with parts inventory, tracking, and organization
• Support internal teams and stakeholders with a high-quality service experience

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional technician experience
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair methods, tools, materials, and systems
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented work style
• Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screen
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Current forklift operator certification
• Ability to operate forklift and/or gantry equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive engineering or research lab
• Experience with CAN systems
• Ability to read wiring diagrams
• Soldering experience
• Experience towing car haulers or large trailers
• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair
• Autonomous vehicle industry experience
• Ability to travel locally and occasionally nationally

Schedule

• Sun-Thu: 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Tue-Sat: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Sun-Thu: 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Tue-Sat: 11:00 PM–8:00 AM
• Sun-Thu: 11:00 PM–8:00 AM