Vehicle Technician

Top Echelon Software, LLC; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NGV Talent in San Francisco is hiring an engineering-focused Vehicle Technician to support the maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and readiness of an autonomous vehicle fleet. This role is ideal for an experienced automotive technician with a solid mechanical background, strong diagnostic skills, ability to work independently, and a collaborative mindset to keep vehicles ready for testing and demonstration.

Responsibilities include configuring and sign-off on vehicles, conducting maintenance,

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional technician experience.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance methods and systems.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/sit for extended periods.

Responsabilités

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road operation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and fleet rework.
• Partner with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstration.
• Diagnose vehicle issues and elevate complex problems to engineering teams.
• 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, storage, and organization.
• Support internal teams and stakeholders with a high-quality service experience.
• Travel locally as needed to support fleet operations.

Connaissances

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Team orientation

Adaptability

Formation

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate in Automotive Repair

Outils

Forklift operation

Description du poste

Job Overview

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

This role is a strong fit for an experienced automotive technician with a solid mechanical background, 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
• Partner with the Shop Foreman to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstration
• Diagnose vehicle issues and elevate 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, storage, and organization
• Support internal teams and stakeholders with a high-quality service experience
• Travel locally as needed to support fleet operations

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 compliant with Cal/OSHA standards
• 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

• Mon-Fri: 10:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Tue-Sat: 2:00 PM–11:30 PM
• Wed-Sun: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, 10:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Thu-Mon: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Fri-Tue: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Sat-Wed: 2:00 PM–10:30 PM