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About the Role
We’re hiring an Automotive Technician (Diagnostics & Fleet Repair) to support the readiness of autonomous vehicle fleets in San Francisco. This is a hands-on, engineering-focused technician role where you will perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs to ensure vehicles are safe, road-ready, and prepared for testing and demonstration. This role is best suited for experienced automotive technicians with recent hands-on diagnostic and repair experience, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work through complex vehicle problems from symptom to resolution .
Candidates whose experience is primarily oil changes, tires, basic preventative maintenance, or routine service are unlikely to be a strong match.
What You’ll Do
- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and fleet rework across autonomous fleet vehicles.
- Configure, set up, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road operation.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical vehicle issues using structured diagnostic methods.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical documentation to isolate faults.
- Coordinate repairs from initial diagnosis through resolution.
- Develop diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation.
- Escalate complex issues to engineering teams with clear documentation of testing and findings.
- Maintain accurate service records and quality field reports.
- Partner closely with shop leadership to ensure vehicles are ready for testing and demonstrations.
- Support shop operations, including tools, workspace organization, and parts inventory.
- Travel locally as needed to support fleet operations.
- Required Qualifications 2–4+ years of recent, hands-on professional automotive technician experience.
- Strong automotive diagnostic and repair experience beyond routine maintenance and basic service.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting mechanical and automotive electrical systems.
- Experience using diagnostic tools and structured troubleshooting methods.
- Ability to identify and isolate root causes of vehicle problems.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean/excellent driving record.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple repair priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to pass a background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
- Current valid forklift operator certification compliant with Cal/OSHA standards, or willingness to obtain one.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CAN or CAN bus systems.
- Experience reading automotive wiring diagrams or electrical schematics.
- Experience using multimeters or related electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Experience in an automotive testing, validation, prototype, R&D, EV, or autonomous vehicle environment.
- Experience working in automotive labs, including dyno, battery, or testing environments.
- Soldering experience.
- Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair.
- Experience towing car haulers or large trailers used to transport vehicles.
- Additional Requirements Forklift certification required OR ability to obtain quickly Strong attention to detail, organization, and safety awareness Ability to manage multiple repair priorities in a fast-paced environment Compensation & Benefits Pay: $46–$50 per hour Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), commuter benefits, FSA, and more About Our Client Our client operates in the autonomous vehicle space and is building a real-world ride-hailing platform powered by self-driving technology.
- This role supports the operational work required to keep fleet vehicles safe, maintained, and ready for deployment.
- About Ami Arroyo Recruiting Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner supporting autonomous vehicles and physical AI.
- We focus on connecting skilled professionals to high-impact, real-world work while keeping the process clear, human, and candidate-centered.
- We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
- We are not able to sponsor visas at this time.
