R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician at Foundation | CA, US | Rezi

R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician at Foundation

R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Foundation · CA, US

2 weeks ago

R&D Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Foundation · CA, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs, including suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and enclosures. Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses (low-voltage and high-voltage) following schematics, drawings, and best practices. Perform mechanical fabrication tasks: drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets, basic machining, and fitting custom hardware. Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration (cameras, LiDAR, GNSS, ECUs, motor controllers, power electronics). Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds. Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools (multimeter, continuity tester, CAN tools). Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, and field shakedowns. Maintain detailed documentation of builds, changes, and inventory. Keep the shop and vehicle workspace organized, safe, and properly stocked. Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to rapidly iterate on designs. Assist with on-site deployments, demos, and field support as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical components on electric autonomous ATVs.
  • Build, route, and terminate wiring harnesses (low-voltage and high-voltage).
  • Perform mechanical fabrication tasks including drilling, cutting, tapping, mounting brackets, basic machining, and fitting custom hardware.
  • Support sensor, compute, and actuator integration.
  • Conduct vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and rework during prototype builds.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using standard tools.
  • Execute test procedures for functional checks, autonomous systems tests, and field shakedowns.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of builds, changes, and inventory.
  • Keep the shop and vehicle workspace organized, safe, and properly stocked.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
  • Assist with on-site deployments, demos, and field support.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a technician in robotics, automotive, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, motorsports, aerospace, or similar hardware fields.
  • Strong mechanical assembly skills including torque procedures, bearings, fasteners, drivetrains, suspension, and alignment.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and basic schematics.
  • Familiarity with basic electrical systems (12–48V, DC power distribution, grounding, isolation, and safe HV handling).
  • Proficiency using standard shop tools (hand tools, power tools, torque tools, drill press, etc.).

Skills

  • Mechanical assembly
  • Wiring harness assembly
  • Mechanical fabrication
  • Sensor integration
  • Compute integration
  • Actuator integration
  • Vehicle troubleshooting
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Test execution
  • Documentation
  • Shop organization
  • Collaboration
  • Field support

Experience Level

  • 3-5 years

Salary/Compensations

  • $85,000 - $110,000

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401k