Autonomous Technician I (Autonomous Vehicles)

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Salary: $60,500–$72,600 USD per year

Company

Develops software and integrated autonomous-driving solutions for automated trucks in partnership with Daimler.

What you will do

• Support engineers, technicians, and field personnel during vehicle tests and R&D projects.
• Maintain test vehicles and maximize their availability for software integration testing.
• Inspect, install, replace, calibrate, and maintain sensors and autonomous-driving kit hardware.
• Review logs and maintenance histories to diagnose electrical, compatibility, and component reliability issues.
• Perform vehicle readiness activities, including base vehicle service, fueling, software deployment, and system integration testing as a Test Conductor.
• Track vehicle usage, coordinate repairs and RMAs, and help maintain parts, fluids, materials, and equipment inventories.

Requirements

• Experience servicing and repairing automotive vehicles or heavy machinery, including complex electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose vehicle or machinery problems using shop, automotive, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to use computers for communications, documentation, data collection, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local compliance requirements, including OSHA and shop safety practices.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, attention-to-detail, and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment with demanding timelines and safety requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role in a collaborative, energetic, and team-focused environment.
• Competitive compensation with a bonus component and stock options.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Flexible scheduling, generous paid vacation available immediately after starting, AD&D insurance, and life insurance.