Engineering Technician

The role

This role supports the design, buildout, integration, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of autonomous vehicle platforms and supporting systems. Work includes field-based activities in operational environments like mine sites and quarries.

What you will do

• Support the build, installation, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of autonomous vehicle hardware and supporting systems.
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems, electrical and computer components, communications systems, sensors, and localisation systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and calibration.
• Manage an inventory system for components, tools, and field supplies.
• Work collaboratively to minimize vehicle downtime while prioritizing safety, reliability, and performance.
• Support field testing and operational activities.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of technical experience in mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, computer, automotive, robotics, or similar industries.
• Proven ability to assemble prototypes, electrical wiring, and cable assemblies according to engineering instructions.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and data sheets.
• Strong practical understanding of physical communications infrastructure, cabling, connectors, and interfaces.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic Layer 2–4 network and communications issues.
• Experience documenting and maintaining detailed assembly and work procedures.
• Practical experience working in a workshop, field, lab, or assembly environment.
• Familiarity with shop equipment and automotive or industrial diagnostic tools.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in rugged operational environments, travel to customer sites, work away from home, and occasionally work unconventional hours.

Nice to have

• Experience working in mining, heavy industry, defence, field service, construction, or other demanding operational environments.
• Familiarity with programming and configuration management.
• Understanding of ROS and Linux operating systems.
• CNC, machining, metalworking, and welding skills.
• Knowledge of automotive or heavy vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Practical experience with AV components like LiDARs, radars, cameras, GNSS, and vehicle communication systems.
• Ability to design, draw, and prototype custom harness cables.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.