Avride Electronics Technician to diagnose, test, repair, and assemble electronic units for autonomous vehicles and delivery robots. The role involves hands-on work with electrical schematics, soldering, and test equipment.
Responsibilities
Our Autonomy Platform Engineering Hardware team designs the electronics on these vehicles, including compute, power, networking and sensor interface boards. We're looking for a hands-on technician in Austin to keep our fleet's electronics running and to help build the hardware we test next.
Diagnose and test electronic units on robotaxis and delivery robots, following written test procedures and using electrical test equipment
Disassemble and reassemble electronic units
Remove and install units on vehicles and robots
Route and install wiring on vehicles and robots
Re-terminate and re-crimp cable assemblies and harnesses
Repair PCB assemblies by reworking and replacing components, including fine-pitch work under a microscope, then run the follow-up tests in the procedure
Assemble prototype hardware
Build and modify test benches and fixtures
Work through assigned task lists and plans, and write clear reports on what you found, what you did and the test results
Keep repair and inventory records up to date in our tracking systems
Qualification
Strong soldering skillsExperience with crimpingVery preciseIPC certificationExperience with automotiveEV / high-voltage safety awarenessWork EnvironmentOn-site in AustinFlexible full-time schedule
Required
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Strong soldering skills, including fine-pitch and microscope work (SMD components, rework of small packages)
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment: multimeter, bench power supply, oscilloscope, and similar tools
Experience with crimping, connector termination and cable assembly
Comfortable with everyday computer tools: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), email, online schematic/PCB viewers, and databases or ticketing systems
Ability to follow detailed written procedures exactly and to document your work
Very precise, disciplined and detail-oriented: you take pride in work that is done right and recorded properly
Able to work on your own and finish tasks on schedule
Preferred
IPC certification: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721 (rework/repair) or IPC/WHMA-A-620 (cable and harness)
Experience with automotive, robotics or other vehicle electronics
Familiarity with ESD-safe work practices
EV / high-voltage safety awareness
Associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, or equivalent hands-on experience
Work Environment
On-site in Austin, split between the electronics lab and the vehicle/robot fleet area
Flexible full-time schedule, coordinated with the team
