- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- AustinTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Salary
- $25–$30 an hour
Full-time
Automotive Technician – AV Autonomous Vehicles
Job description
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.
Job responsibilities
- 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.
Job requirements
- 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.