$43.75/hr - Quality Technician - Autonomous Fleet

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About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our client’s Manufacturing Engineering team in a hands-on production environment. In this role, you’ll help investigate vehicle quality issues, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and communicate insights that support ongoing improvements across vehicle quality and manufacturing processes.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong technical foundation in mechanical and electrical systems who enjoys cross-functional problem-solving and structured troubleshooting. You’ll work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Corporate Quality, and Supplier Quality teams, while helping improve documentation, inspection standards, and quality training materials in support of a cutting-edge autonomous vehicle program.

Core Attributes

Technical Curiosity: You enjoy digging into issues, asking questions, and understanding how systems, parts, and assemblies work together.
Detail Orientation: You notice inconsistencies, document findings thoroughly, and help maintain high quality standards.
Analytical Problem Solving: You can investigate issues methodically, perform root cause analysis, and help identify corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You work effectively with engineering, quality, and manufacturing partners to move investigations forward.
Documentation Discipline: You create and maintain clear procedures, quality documents, and training materials that others can rely on.
Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude: You bring a broad technical background that helps you interpret issues across multiple vehicle systems.
Clear Communication: You can translate technical findings into actionable updates for cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Read technical drawings and CAD models to understand part design and intended assembly.

• Investigate vehicle and manufacturing quality issues using a structured, technical approach.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis and identify corrective actions.

• Develop and document troubleshooting techniques to support ongoing quality improvement efforts.

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to identify trends and communicate recurring quality concerns.

• Create, maintain, and update quality documentation, procedures, and related process materials.

• Develop training materials covering inspections, quality standards, and quality alerts.

• Record findings clearly and communicate important technical information to relevant partners.

• Support quality-related initiatives tied to vehicle builds, assemblies, and manufacturing workflows.

• Travel to the Fremont worksite as needed to support team and operational needs.
  

Qualifications for Success

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree with 4–6 years of experience as a Quality Technician, or High School Diploma/GED with 6–8 years of experience as a Quality Technician.

• Ability to read technical drawings and understand CAD models.

• Broad technical background in mechanical and electrical systems.

• Experience performing root cause analysis.

• Ability to read PFMEA and Control Plans.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

• 3+ years of technician experience in automotive manufacturing.

• Experience building test equipment.

• Experience supporting quality processes in a manufacturing or vehicle production setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $43.75/hour

• Benefits: TBD

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with occasional overtime)
• Travel: Local travel to Fremont as needed to support operations

About our Client

Our client is supporting work related to autonomous mobility and vehicle quality operations. This role is tied to a manufacturing and engineering environment focused on vehicle issue investigation, quality documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving. Based on the information provided, the team partners closely across manufacturing, vehicle engineering, corporate quality, and supplier quality functions. This opportunity appears to support hands-on quality improvement work within an advanced vehicle program.

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 quality mindset and technical problem-solving skills to a role that helps improve the future of autonomous vehicle manufacturing!

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.