Autonomous Vehicle Technician/Mechanic

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the U.S., is looking to hire a skilled Autonomous Vehicle Service Technician/Mechanic to repair, maintain, and retrofit our fleet of Electric Autonomous Vehicles (EV/AV). The ideal candidate is an experienced and eager technician with a growth mindset, looking to propel their career in a dynamic and cutting-edge industry. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge and experience in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry, this is the job for you!    
 
Compensation: Competitive hourly pay; paid weekly, every Friday! 

First Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 6am-2:30pm

 
What’s in it for you: Full benefits within 30 days! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, 401K, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, ASE certification program, and growth opportunities. 
 
Job Duties: What you’ll be doing 
Assisting technician team with service and repair of electrical, mechanical, and integration issues on autonomous vehicles and their equipment 
Performing software and firmware updates 
Following processes and documenting potential improvements and issues 
Collaborating with internal engineering and service teams to troubleshoot and diagnose issues  
Creating repair orders, documenting work performed stating the diagnosis, procedure performed, and parts required 
Creating issue tickets with engineering teams, following up with open issues to resolve  
Performing work with safety being top priority 
Participating in continuing education and training 
Assisting with fleet-wide hardware and software retrofits 
 
Qualifications: What you must have  
4 - 8 years of experience working on cars (brakes, advanced suspension, alignment, electrical repair and diagnosis, software/firmware updates, diagnose nuanced mechanical, electrical, and A/C systems. Complex HW retrofits and AV HW replacement, diagnostic on nuanced AV and EV systems) 
Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, automotive shop equipment (e.g., impact guns, air tools, automotive lifts, floor jacks, etc.)  
Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering components and an understanding of how they interact 
Strong computer skills, and strong aptitude to pick up new technology.  
Impeccable communication skills  
A learning mindset including an open mind to constructive feedback 
A proven track record of emphasizing safety and quality of work 
Ability to give and receive clear and concise verbal and written directives  
Ability to perform regular physical work including, but not limited to, stooping, lifting, and moving up to 50 pounds 
Ability to anticipate future setbacks to mitigate operational progress and growth 
Able to juggle numerous projects simultaneously with ease 
Comfort in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment 
High attention to detail  
 
A plus if you have:  
Experience with sensors, calibration, and/or the autonomous automotive field 
Dealership training and automotive experience 
Experience with Linux, Java, Python, C++, Jira, Confluence, G-Suite, and Slack is a plus 
Previous experience diagnosing and performing repairs on electric and/or hybrid vehicles 
ASE certifications 
Working conditions: 
Exposure to heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job. 
Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, diesel fumes and noise. 
Exposure to chemicals, oils, greases, or other irritants 
Access any area of the equipment or vehicle to perform necessary maintenance 
Ability to move and position heavy objects 
Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl to repair vehicles 
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.