$43-$46/hr - Electric Vehicle Technician - Autonomous Fleet

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About the Role

Our client is hiring an engineering-focused Autonomous Vehicle Technician to help keep fleet vehicles safe, road-ready, and prepared for testing, demonstrations, and day-to-day operational use. This is a hands-on, in-person contract role based in Miami, Florida, supporting a workshop environment where maintenance, diagnostics, repair coordination, and vehicle readiness all come together.

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving mechanical and technical problems, working closely with shop and engineering partners, and maintaining high standards for fleet quality and safety. You will help create a reliable feedback loop between vehicle issues identified in the shop and the engineering teams responsible for deeper troubleshooting and resolution.

Core Attributes

Diagnostic Rigor: You approach troubleshooting methodically and can isolate issues across vehicle, electrical, and system-level components.
Operational Readiness Mindset: You focus on keeping vehicles in a ready state for on-road use, testing, and demonstrations.
Mechanical Depth: You bring strong hands-on knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair methods, tools, materials, and service practices.
Ownership: You can drive repairs from initial issue identification through documentation, escalation, and follow-through.
Organization: You keep tools, parts, service records, and shop spaces orderly so work can move efficiently.
Cross-Functional Communication: You communicate clearly with shop leadership, engineering teams, and internal partners to keep work aligned.
Adaptability: You can shift between preventive maintenance, diagnostics, rework, field support, and workshop upkeep as priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Configure, set up, maintain, diagnose, and sign off on vehicles for safe on-road usage.

• Perform scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, and general service work across fleet vehicles.

• Troubleshoot vehicle issues and escalate findings to the appropriate engineering team when needed.

• Coordinate and drive repairs from initial diagnosis through completion.

• Create diagnostic test plans to support troubleshooting and validation efforts.

• Partner with the shop foreman to ensure vehicles remain ready for demonstrations and testing.

• Travel locally as needed to support vehicle setup, diagnostics, and maintenance work.

• Maintain accurate service records and produce quality field reports.

• Support shop operations by keeping tools organized and the workspace in strong working condition.

• Assist with parts inventory, tracking, and organization.

• Deliver a strong service experience for internal teams and business partners.

• Contribute to fleet reworks and general workshop readiness activities.

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

• 2–4 years of technician experience.

• Extensive knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean or excellent driving record.

• Strong diagnostic troubleshooting experience.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Honest, responsible, and dependable work style.

• Team-oriented approach with a roll-up-the-sleeves mindset.

• Ability to pass a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods of 8+ hours depending on the equipment type.

• Current and valid forklift operator certification.

• Ability to travel locally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OEM diagnostic systems.

• Experience working with high-voltage systems and hybrid drivetrains.

• Familiarity with CAN/LIN, HVAC, cooling, chassis, and suspension systems.

• Ability to operate within and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.

• Experience diagnosing embedded modules, self-driving systems, and sensor stacks.

• Knowledge of fleet maintenance optimization and OEM maintenance items.

• Experience in an automotive-focused engineering or research lab.

• Knowledge of CAN, wiring diagrams, and soldering.

• Experience towing a car hauler or other large trailers to transport fleet vehicles.

• Technical trade school certificate or Associate Degree in automotive repair.

• ASE certification and/or manufacturer certification.

• Ability to travel nationally on occasion, including air travel for training.

Working Environment

In-person: Miami, FL
Schedule: Full time
Available shifts:

• Tuesday - Saturday: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

• Tuesday - Saturday: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

• Friday - Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Travel: Local travel as needed; national travel on occasion
Physical requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods

About Our Client

Our client operates in the autonomous mobility space and is hiring in support of fleet vehicle readiness. Based on the role details provided, this team is focused on maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and preparing vehicles used for testing and demonstration activities. The environment appears to combine workshop operations with engineering support needs. This summary is based on partner-provided job information only.

Our Commitment to You

Ami Arroyo Recruiting is a specialized recruiting partner focused on autonomous vehicles and physical AI. We support the operational ecosystem that makes this technology real—vehicle operations, safety, fleet and field teams, technicians and mechanics, learning and development, customer support, and the behind-the-scenes HR and operations roles that keep programs running. We connect talented people with high-impact work—and we keep the process human, clear, and candidate-centered.

Bring your diagnostic skill set to a hands-on AV fleet role where your work directly supports vehicle safety, testing readiness, and day-to-day operations!

Equal Opportunity and Work Eligibility

We embrace diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to protected status. While we are not able to sponsor visas at this time, we welcome every candidate eligible to work in the United States to connect with us.