Senior Autonomous Vehicle Technician (Robotaxi Fleet Maintenance & Technical Operations)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electric and autonomous vehicles used in robotaxi fleet operations.
• Ensure vehicles are technically ready for daily deployment, testing, commercial operations, and autonomous ride-hailing services.
• Conduct detailed vehicle inspections to support fleet readiness, vehicle uptime, and operational safety.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software-related vehicle issues.
• Support maintenance workflows for high-availability autonomous vehicle fleets operating in shift-based or 24/7 environments.
• Perform advanced diagnostics on EV platforms, ADAS systems, autonomous driving hardware, and vehicle electronic systems.
• Use OEM diagnostic tools, service software, and technical procedures to identify root causes of vehicle faults.
• Troubleshoot issues related to battery systems, drivetrains, braking systems, steering systems, sensors, cameras, wiring, and vehicle control modules.
• Replace, repair, and validate vehicle components according to safety, quality, and technical standards.
• Escalate complex technical issues to engineering teams with clear documentation and diagnostic findings.
• Work safely with electric vehicle systems, including high-voltage batteries, charging systems, inverters, and electric drivetrains.
• Follow strict high-voltage safety procedures when performing diagnostics, repairs, and component replacements.
• Support charging readiness and EV fleet availability in coordination with depot operations.
• Identify risks related to EV systems and escalate safety concerns immediately.
• Support installation, inspection, and replacement of autonomous vehicle hardware components.
• Assist with checks related to cameras, LiDAR, radar, compute units, wiring harnesses, sensor mounts, and related vehicle systems.
• Coordinate with SDS Specialists when issues involve the self-driving system, sensor calibration, or autonomous driving software.
• Ensure autonomous driving hardware remains properly installed, clean, functional, and ready for operation.
• Perform vehicle software updates, configuration changes, and validation checks according to defined procedures.
• Support post-repair testing to confirm vehicle functionality before returning the vehicle to robotaxi operations.
• Verify that repairs and maintenance actions do not impact vehicle safety, operational readiness, or autonomous system performance.
• Maintain accurate service records, diagnostic reports, and repair documentation.
• Act as the technical lead during assigned shifts when required.
• Provide guidance and escalation support to junior technicians, depot teams, and fleet operations staff.
• Support training of new technicians on vehicle maintenance procedures, safety standards, and operational workflows.
• Collaborate with Operations Leads to prioritize vehicle repairs and reduce fleet downtime.
• Help improve maintenance processes, vehicle turnaround time, and fleet reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to fleet maintenance, depot operations, and autonomous vehicle deployment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe technical workspace within the depot.
• Ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience as an automotive technician, service technician, EV technician, or diagnostic technician.
• Strong experience with automotive diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Good understanding of electrical and electronic vehicle systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools, service software, and technical repair documentation.
• Ability to follow strict technical procedures and safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Comfortable working in shift-based operations, including evenings, weekends, or 24/7 fleet environments when required.
• Upper-Intermediate English.

Nice to have

• Experience working with electric vehicles, high-voltage systems, or modern EV platforms.
• High-voltage certification or EV safety training.
• Experience with ADAS, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or advanced automotive systems.
• OEM certification or dealership experience with EV or premium vehicle platforms.
• Experience supporting fleet maintenance, ride-hailing fleets, mobility services, or commercial vehicle operations.
• German, French, Spanish, Dutch, or other European languages depending on project location.

What the company offers

• Opportunity to work with advanced electric and autonomous vehicle technologies.
• Hands-on involvement in robotaxi fleet operations, autonomous vehicle deployment, and autonomous ride-hailing services across Europe.
• Exposure to ADAS, self-driving systems, EV platforms, robotics, and next-generation mobility technologies.
• Structured onboarding and technical training.
• Long-term career development in autonomous mobility, EV fleet operations, and technical fleet maintenance.
• Collaborative work with operations, engineering, depot, and safety teams.
• Opportunity to support new city launches, fleet scaling, and commercial autonomous vehicle programs.