Automotive Service Technician (Contract)

The role

The Service Technician Associate will provide electric and hybrid vehicle mechanical maintenance and support. This role involves up-fitting technology into fleet vehicles and performing independent project tasks focusing on new vehicle builds.

What you will do

• Up-fit Latitude technology into new and existing fleet vehicles
• Professional level automotive repairs
• Accurately document all findings and track time accordingly
• Develop diagnostic skills in the autonomous vehicle field
• Communicate with cross functioning teams
• Follow provided work instructions completely and accurately
• Work in small teams as needed to complete any engineering requirements
• Track inventory of the location's parts and supplies
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of employment experience
• Experience working on vehicles professionally
• Valid driver’s license in the state of residence
• Ability to meet Latitude AI’s minimum driving record requirements
• Able to create, modify, and install wiring systems and harnesses
• Entry level knowledge of vehicle diagnostic hardware and software
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Google Suite programs including Documents, Sheets and Gmail
• Light to moderate lifting of up to 50 pounds is required
• Ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception

Nice to have

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology or similar
• Vehicle conversion experience - Firetrucks, ambulances, etc
• Experience with the function, installation, repair, and replacement of autonomous vehicles or active safety equipment
• Experience with flashing and re-flashing automotive control modules and CAN (Controller Area Network) bus operation
• Familiar with vehicle integration software and data collection

Before you apply

• Motor Vehicle Record background checks prior to hire and periodically thereafter

About the company

Latitude AI is a Ford Motor Company subsidiary that develops automated driving technology. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh with engineering centers in Dearborn, Mich., and Palo Alto, Calif.